This list of audiovisual materials has been compiled as a supplement to "The Black Experience in Children's Books." It is not a comprehensive list but a catalog of the holdings in The New York Public Library which have proven to be popular with children and which are still available for purchase. Much of the material included has been produced for…

The purpose of this selective, annotated bibliography is to reveal original sources of African tales and to trace their relationship to stories carried to the West Indies and the American South. The works cited are available in the collections of the Library of Congress. In addition to collections of folklore, a few linguistic, ethnological, and…

An annotated listing, by publisher, of Black and Black-related books, described as incomplete due to space limitations. Includes novels, scholarly analyses, poetry, history, cultural studies, political studies, biographies, how-to manuals, bibliographies, drama, literary criticism, and folklore. (CMG)

The author suggests some books, media and teacher background materials on African art and culture. Publisher, price, and grade level are noted. (SJL)

This annotated list of books suitable for children through age 12 was compiled to give children an unbiased, well-rounded picture of black life, both in the United States and in other parts of the world. It is a comprehensive rather than a selective list. Books are listed in categories such as picture books, stories for younger readers, poetry and…

This annotated bibliography examines 29 significant works on traditional African music published between 1960 and 1991 that provide information and perspectives that supersede those of instructional resources published earlier. (SLD)

This videography of African-related films was developed over several years. The project arose as a response to the requests by school districts, community and small colleges, and universities for a source of recent videos for rent or purchase. Three hundred twenty-one (321) African-content video titles are listed by distributor. Each citation…

Discussed is music of the sub-Sahara. Vocal, instrumental, and dance drumming from the Sudan Desert, the North Coast, East Horn, Central and West Africa, and contrapuntal yodeling of Pygmies is described. For African musicians, the ability to improvise, and creativity, are gifts from God. Includes selected readings and recordings. (KC)

The development of the unique ethnic identity of Afro-Americans is examined. Historical evidence documents the significance of the dual influences of American and West African culture upon the Afro-American. These influences are interpreted in light of what they have meant from the standpoint of Afro-American identity formation and its…

An annotated list of current films, filmstrips, slide/tape presentations and organizations dealing specifically with Africa is presented. The material is appropriate for a study of human rights issues in South Africa. (KC)

This resource guide of 40 items presents materials for studying various aspects of African life, culture, and history. The materials selected for the guide range from records and filmstrips to books and can be used by community groups as well as students. The guide is organized into 7 sections that include music, art and architecture, theater,…

Discusses the decline in publications for black children since the 1960's. Presents an annotated list of black literature for children including African history, African and Caribbean folktales, the African connection with American blacks, biographies and autobiographies, fiction, and poetry. (SA)

The items in this annotated bibliography are intended to aid the secondary and postsecondary instructor of Black American rhetoric. Selections define aspects of the traditional African world view and its modes of expression, demonstrate African cultural continuity in the New World, show the impact of American existential circumstances, and…

This bibliography was compiled to demonstrate the extent to which African Americans have written on a broad array of topics that do not have racial concerns as the major focus. Nonfiction books of more than 100 pages written by persons of African descent who were born in the United States or lived in the country for substantial periods of time are…

This 70-item annotated bibliography contains references to books, reports, and articles that can be used in college courses to teach about the social impact of the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in Africa. The bibliography covers biological, medical, and social factors and provides examples and a framework for teaching this topic.…