Author: Lindsay Shepard

10 Books that Inspire Black Boys to Read: List 16

Helping boys fall in love with reading starts with the right books. Stories that spark curiosity. Characters that feel familiar. Adventures that feel fun instead of forced. This list of 10 books was curated to inspire boys to read for joy. From playful picture books to powerful middle-grade stories, each title offers something different while keeping reading engaging, affirming, and exciting.

Celebrating Our Community: Highlights from the Barber Appreciation Dinner

Earlier this month, Barbershop Books gathered with barber partners from the Philadelphia area for a Barber Appreciation Dinner. Over plates of good food and plenty of smiles, we celebrated the barbers who transform their shops into fun reading spaces for Black boys in their communities. Their commitment helps thousands of boys build confidence, discover new … Continued