9 Books to Celebrate Floyd Cooper Day

Books illustrated by Floyd Cooper and that we will see to celebrate Floyd Cooper Day, May 10.

Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre by Carole Boston Weatherford, Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

Celebrated author Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrator Floyd Cooper provide a powerful look at the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in our nation's history. 

Max and the Tag-Along Moon by Floyd Cooper

Max loves his grandfather. When they have to say goodbye after a visit, Grandpa promises Max that the moon at Grandpa's house is the same moon that will follow him home.

THE RING BEARER- Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

Jackson's mom is getting married and he will be the ring bearer. But Jackson is worried. . . What if he stumbles? Or do you walk too slowly? Or do you drop your rings?

BRICK BY BRICK- Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

The house of the president of the United States was built by many hands, including those of slaves, who undertook this amazing achievement long before machines existed to do those same jobs.

MA DEAR’S APRONS- Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

Little David Earl always knows what day of the week it is. You can tell by the clean, fresh apron Ma Dear is wearing, a different color for each day.

SPROUTING WINGS- Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

James Herman Banning always dreamed of touching the sky. But how could an Oklahoma farmer find a plane? And how would I learn to fly it? None of the other pilots looked like him.

THE BLACKER THE BERRY- Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

Included in Brightly's list of recommended diverse poetry picture books for children. "Highly recommended for home and school libraries," commented Brightly's Charnaie Gordon.

BECOMING BILLIE HOLIDAY- Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

The stunning voice and hard life of legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday are revealed through evocative, accessible poetry.

FREEDOM SCHOOL YES- Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

Jolie has a lot to be scared of since Freedom School's new teacher, Annie, came to town. Bricks thrown through windows in the dead of night, notes filled with hate, and now a fire has burnt down the church where Annie was supposed to start teaching tomorrow!

Jean Luis cruz (he/him) is an intern at the Bronx is reading. He really likes adventures and hopes to always be a good person.