The data can feel disparaging, but we need to continue to cultivate and teach our children the power of reading despite the glaring obstacle, and the process can be fun too. In 2019, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) found that nearly 34 percent of fourth-grade students were” below basic reading level.” Unfortunately, these disparities can follow children as they progress to high school or even college if not addressed. According to the Reading Is Fundamental organization nearly “Twenty-five million children in the U.S. cannot read proficiently,” with 34 percent of kindergartners lacking the resources needed to learn how to read. Although it may seem small, reading is such a vital component of education and professional development for kids and teens, especially with the growing literacy crisis impacting students across America. National Reading Month is in full swing! The annual month-long celebration takes place every March, empowering children of all ages to pick up their favorite books and read. In honor of National Reading Month, here are five books you and your kids and teens should be reading this month, and these books just so happen to be written by Black authors too!
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