Inventions To Count On
A Celebration of Black Inventors
With simple, rhyming text and charming art, Inventions to Count On: A Celebration of Black Inventors shines a light on both celebrated Black inventors and forgotten pioneers. From traffic signals to ice cream scoopers to fire truck ladders, there are so many ways that Black inventors changed our world. Follow a bustling modern-day family as they get ready for a beloved family member’s 100th birthday. Woven into their activities are ten inventions that positively impact their daily lives as they prepare for the celebration. Backmatter includes extended biographies for each inventor.
Praise
“Each of the first 10 spreads features a rhyming couplet that pays homage to a single invention. With brief text and full-bleed illustrations of a joyful Black family in a variety of familiar scenes, this section will work well for story hours with toddlers and young preschoolers.” —School Library Journal
“The author’s closing observation that these men and women are worth celebrating for the way they pressed on in the face of systemic discrimination and other obstacles is well taken. An effective pep talk.” —Kirkus Reviews
