Nationwide — Kamala Harris, Stacey Abrams, Toni Morrison, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. all attended Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs.) Unfortunately, many children are unaware of these institutions. With HBCU Prep School’s help, author Claudia Walker has written and published The ABCs of HBCUs to raise awareness about Black Colleges.
From A to Z, The ABCs of HBCUs gives readers a front-row, all-inclusive tour of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. It is the first children’s book to introduce young readers to college campuses like Howard University, Spelman College, Lincoln University, and Meharry Medical College.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Readers will learn about time-honored traditions such as the Battle of the Bands, homecoming, and Black fraternities and sororities.
In a recent interview, Walker said, “As a teacher, I know that some students only learn about HBCUs during their senior year of high school, if at all. I want to change that, and ensure that students are exposed to these historical institutions as early as possible.”
Award-winning brand-designer Jessica E. Boyd provided the illustrations for the book. Boyd, a double HBCU alumna, captured and translated the essence of the Black college experience into a language that speaks to young children.
This is a debut book release for Walker and Boyd.
