B&N celebrates black history with in-store events, promotions

NEW YORK — Barnes & Noble has announced that it will celebrate Black History Month with special events and promotions recognizing the significant contributions by African-Americans to the world’s social, political and economic development. Throughout February, Barnes & Noble stores will host Storytime events, promotions and celebrity appearances in stores and online at Barnes & Noble.com (www.bn.com). According to the company, all stores will have a Black History Month display of books for all ages, including picture books for young readers and relevant titles for each age group. The display will include "Life Upon These Shores: Looking at African