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Celebrating Black History Month: Early Reader Stories 

Celebrate Black History Month as students develop their reading skills. These stories are appropriate for early readers including Grade 3 to 5 students, students aged 8 to 11 years old, or people of any age who are English Language Learners. 
Black History Month by St George
Credit: St George Thompson

John Lewis: Early Reader Edition

By: Naomi Gledhill
Read about leader of the Civil Rights Movement, John Lewis. The version is suitable for early readers.

Dr. Joy Buolamwini: Early Reader Edition

By: Naomi Gledhill
Read about Dr. Joy Buolamwini, the computer scientist fighting against algorithmic bias. This edition is suitable for early readers.

Early Reader Edition: Marcus Rashford - Football Hero

By: Abigail Richardson
Marcus Rashford is an English Premier League footballer who helps feed children.

Eniola Shokunbi: Early Reader Edition

By: Naomi Gledhill
Read about young scientist and innovator, Eniola Shokunbi. This version is suitable for early readers.

Nelly Cheboi: CNN’s Hero of the Year 2022 (Early Reader Edition)

By: Naomi Gledhill
Nelly Cheboi's work to help give children a better education meant she was voted Hero of the Year 2022 at CNN.

William Kamkwamba: Early Reader Edition

By: Naomi Gledhill
Read this short, early reader friendly story about William Kamkwamba.

Mae C. Jemison: Early Reader Edition

By: Naomi Gledhill
Mae C. Jemison was accepted to Stanford University with a scholarship aged 16. In 1987, Mae decided that she wanted to become an astronaut and fly to space.

Gregory L. Robinson: Early Reader Edition

By: Naomi Gledhill
Read about Gregory L. Robinson, a NASA engineer famous for his work on the James Webb Space Telescope. This edition is suitable for early readers.
Ruthie D. Lyle, PhD: Early Reader Edition
By: Naomi Gledhill
Read about Ruthie D. Lyle, PhD, one of IBM's Master Inventors. This version is suitable for early readers.

Wangari Maathai: Early Reader Edition

By: Naomi Gledhill
Read about environmental and political activist Wangari Maathai. This version is suitable for early readers.

Early Reader Edition: Dr. Patricia Bath

By: Adapted by Abigail Richardson

Katherine Johnson: Early Reader Edition

By: Naomi Gledhill
Read this early-reader-friendly story about American mathematician, Katherine Johnson.

Organizer created on 2/5/2026 8:35:21 AM by Naomi Gledhill

Last edited 2/5/2026 9:17:17 AM by Naomi Gledhill

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