#WeNeedDiverseBooks
After careful research, I found there are only 3-4 authors
that write series books for young African American males in grades 1-3. This is
a problem considering there are very few book series written for African
American males in the early grades. This is an issue considering early reading
is the foundation for reading success. If black males have very few reading
choices that include their experiences, how will they become successful
readers?
As an author, I knew I had to do something. Therefore, I
penned an unusual book series with African American males that are beginning
readers as my audience. The Guardians of History is a sci-fi/historical book
series about a family of mythical guardians that are charged with traveling
back in time to ensure that certain moments in history take place. Key figures
in African American history are highlighted in a historical fiction/science
fiction format. I plan to pen more books in this series. I am excited about the
impact of this series and the positive dynamic of the storylines.
Happy Reading!
Tiffany A. Flowers, Children’s Author
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