Celebrate Black History Month with a good book. Our readers recommended 50+ stories to dive into this February and beyond.

Edited by writer and activist, Jael Richardson, Today I Am is a collection of short stories written by emerging writers in Canada that examine the meaning of home. From growing up on a faraway planet to being stranded on an island to a difficult school assignment, this collection reflects the adventurous and courageous nature of kids today.

The symposium, held at the Barnes & Noble on Old Country Road in Carle Place, featured 11 authors, a panel discussion, a scavenger hunt for children and meet-and-greets. The free event, said Donyshia Boston-Hill, president of Jack and Jill Nassau County, was centered on encouraging literacy and fostering a passion for reading and writing.

With the dawn of Black History Month comes deep reflection, reverence and appreciation — regardless if your roots pay homage to the national month or not. While it’s important to honor and amplify Black voices (and learn from the highs-and-lows-filled history) all throughout the year,

Books written or discovered by UTEP Professor Maceo C. Dailey Jr. offer a way to learn more about Black history in the Borderland