Check out these books that encourages young readers to learn and explore movement, exercise and sports in a fun way.
51% of Black and 41% of Hispanic children were told by doctors they were overweight in the years 2007 - 2010 according to the CDC. Obese children have a lower life expectancy compared to normal weight children. Black parents can help increase Black children’s life expectancy by encouraging physical activity. Research also shows exercise *”stimulates the formation of new brain cells” and **”physically fit kids do better in school.” This must be a part of the Black legacy, supporting Black achievement and preserving Black lives. Here are:
15 Black Children’s Books for Better Bodies and Better Brains
Maya Loves to Dance, by Cheryl Willis Hudson
Jonathan and His Mommy, by Irene Smalls
Kevin and His Dad, by Irene Smalls
I told You I Can Play! by Brian Jordan
JoJo's Flying Sidekick, by Brian Pinckney
Shoes Like Miss Alice's, by Angela Johnson
Happy Feet: The Savoy Ballroom Lindy Hoppers and Me, by Richard Michelson
Jump Rope Magic, by Afi Scruggs
Watch Me Dance, by Andrea and Brian Pinkney
I Am a Jesse White Tumbler, by Diane Schmidt
Jazz Baby, by Lisa Wheeler
My Nana and Me, by Irene Smalls
Catching the Moon; The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream, by Crystal Hubbard
Rap A Tap Tap: Here’s Bojangles - Think of That, by Leo and Diane Dillon
Dancing in the Wings, by Debbie Allen
