Tina and Gina Discover Twelve People of Color by Barbara Freemon is a 'must read' by anyone, especially young children, who want to know about key people of color in our history. Additionally, it is a 'must read' for young chidren who still find time to visit the library and do so with friends and/or family.
Tina and Gina represent the model for young children exploring the volumes of books in the library.
The book includes historic People of Color but also contemporary People of Color who changed history and who young children can connect with visibly by name and their work; for example, the two men included in Tina and GIna's chronology - Former President Obama and Basketball great, Kobe Bryant. Freeman also pulls into the scene two nineteenth/twentieth century women - Sarah Rector and Clara Luper whose history juxtaposed with WIlman Rudolph and Madame Walker make them 'Sheroes', too. Tina and Gina and so many other children learn to build on their repetoire of women of Color who made a difference in our collective history.
The other striking feature of this 'must read' book is the layout. There are short descriptions of the twelve people of color with pictures young children can observe and appreciate. The caricutures of Tina and Gina are inviting and depict the styles and glow of young children in this twenty-first century. Another great book written by Barbara Freeman - an author who makes reading fun, interesting and REAL.

Carol T. Mitchell
Tina and Gina Discover Twelve People of Color by Barbara Freemon is a 'must read' by anyone, especially young children, who want to know about key people of color in our history. Additionally, it is a 'must read' for young chidren who still find time to visit the library and do so with friends and/or family.
Tina and Gina represent the model for young children exploring the volumes of books in the library.
The book includes historic People of Color but also contemporary People of Color who changed history and who young children can connect with visibly by name and their work; for example, the two men included in Tina and GIna's chronology - Former President Obama and Basketball great, Kobe Bryant. Freeman also pulls into the scene two nineteenth/twentieth century women - Sarah Rector and Clara Luper whose history juxtaposed with WIlman Rudolph and Madame Walker make them 'Sheroes', too. Tina and Gina and so many other children learn to build on their repetoire of women of Color who made a difference in our collective history.
The other striking feature of this 'must read' book is the layout. There are short descriptions of the twelve people of color with pictures young children can observe and appreciate. The caricutures of Tina and Gina are inviting and depict the styles and glow of young children in this twenty-first century. Another great book written by Barbara Freeman - an author who makes reading fun, interesting and REAL.

I love this author and I love this book. Seeing these inspiring people of color overcome adversity and still be success is an inspiration to people of all races, ages and genders. I highly recommend checking out this book and other books by this author! You will not be disappointed!!!

Barbara Freeman has always been a kind person who helps others, especially children. As an elementary teacher, and later high school teacher she used her skills to help children to become aware of their identity and use it in a positive way. Her Black History book entitled Tina and Gina Discover Twelve People of Color was an outstanding way to introduce children to Black People in history who shoulders we stood on who have sacrificed and aspired to greatness.

The twelve people she introduced in her book were excellent role models. There were also people who are alive and well today that they could identify with. I can't imagine how I would have felt as a teenager to have had President Obama as an African American President. Looking at him and what he accomplished would have been awesome to me and others in my age group. All we saw as presidents were Caucasian men. A book such as this can definitely inspire young people especially who have parents who read with them and take them to the library. Heads up to Barbara Freeman, may she continue to write such inspiring books. I'm sure one day she will be in someone else's book, telling how she inspired young people with her books!

Barbara J. Freeman's book, Black History accurately describes African American Historians. Each Historian is described in a biography that includes the goals each one accomplished, although there were many challenges. I enjoyed the quotes from each Historian.

Barbara Freeman is such an amazing author! This is such a great Black African History book to read.

I bought five of these books for my nieces and nephews. We all LOVE the book! Again, author Mrs. Barbara Freeman has written another fantastic book that teaches the readers great lessons while entertaining them.

Great read! So glad this book has all of the information it does. Definetly would recommend. Thank you!!!

I love this book. It's a great book and a fun way to help educate my daughter while having stortime.