Our History, Our Possibilities
By Dr. Nakeyau Patterson
A Black History Coloring Book for Families
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Paperback publishing · $14.99 USD. Publication is in progress as of October 20, 2026. Check Amazon for current availability and pricing.
Color a story, discover a contribution, and start a conversation. Our History, Our Possibilities invites families to explore Black history through 42 coloring scenes celebrating discovery, creativity, community, freedom, and everyday joy. Created especially for ages 8–12, the book also welcomes teens and adults to learn and color together.
Two-page activity spreads pair a short history with an original affirmation, a conversation starter, a creative prompt, and an illustration to color. Explore Mae Jemison’s work in space, Gwendolyn Brooks’s connection to everyday life and poetry, and the quiltmaking traditions of Gee’s Bend. Prompts invite children to imagine an experiment, write a short poem, or design a quilt square while sharing their ideas with others.
Use the book for family coloring time, shared reading, and conversations that connect the past with children’s interests and possibilities. Read the history notes aloud, talk through the questions, and draw or write together at your own pace.
Read a free preview: three sample spreads featuring Mae Jemison, Gwendolyn Brooks, and the Gee’s Bend quiltmakers. This three-page PDF presents six book pages in side-by-side spreads.
By Dr. Nakeyau Patterson. Paperback ASIN: B0HNR6HS1S.
At a glance
Readers: Ages 8–12, Children, Families
Category: Workbooks & Activities
Formats: Paperback
Edition: Black-and-white
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