Book details
The Ellises & The Time Machine: Why Do We Have to Say "Black Lives Matter?" Activity book.
Description
The Ellises & The Time Machine is a series created to empower young children to learn more about often untold American history. Why Do We Have To Say 'Black Lives Matter'? is the story of 9-year-old Jackson, who has trouble reconciling the term 'Black Lives Matter' as he watches his favorite athletes wear shirts with the phrase while they play sports on a national stage. When Jackson asks his father, Devale, why the phrase is used, Devale decides to take the family on a journey through time to learn about over 400 years of Black history in America. Jackson and his brothers, Kairo and Kaz, are not excited about this history lesson at first, until Devale reveals that their closet has a hidden time machine!
Age
8-12
Text complexity
beginner
Why to read
- Educational Value: The book provides an engaging way for children and families to learn about the Black Lives Matter movement, its origins, and its significance. It encourages discussions about racial equality and social justice in an accessible manner.
- Interactive Learning: As an activity book, it offers interactive elements such as puzzles, coloring pages, and questions that can help reinforce the message and keep young readers engaged while they learn about important social issues.
- Family Bonding: Reading and completing the activities together can serve as a bonding experience for families, fostering communication and understanding about the topic of racial equality and the importance of the movement.
- Support for Diversity and Inclusion: By reading this book, families can show support for diversity and inclusion, and help instill values of empathy and respect for all people in their children from an early age.