The Book Phone Challenge Might Be The Best Thing On The Internet Right

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The Book Phone Challenge Might Be The Best Thing On The Internet Right Now

1st August 2017 by BOTWC Staff

There's a new challenge circulating on social media called the #BookPhoneChallenge, which encourages users to take a photo holding a stack of books to their ear to show what they're reading. Created by Lord Jamar of the legendary rap group Brand Nubian, the challenge counters the "money phone" phenomenon and celebrates reading and the power of knowledge.

Y'all wanna make the BOOK PHONE a CHALLENGE???...Then make it happen!!! #bookphonechallenge

A post shared by Lord Jamar Allah (@lordjamar) on Jul 29, 2017 at 9:07am PDT

Everyone from adults to children to families have joined in on the challenge and shared some of their favorite or current reads including W.E. B. Du Bois' "The Souls of Black Folk", Alex Haley’s "The Autobiography of Malcolm X", Ta-Nehisi Coates’ "Between The World And Me", Michelle Alexander’s "The New Jim Crow" and Margot Lee Shetterly's "Hidden Figures". See more of our favorites below.

There's this neat viral challenge called the #bookphonechallenge started by old school rapper @lordjamar which is a play on Jay-z's comments on "Story Of OJ" so here's our current reads

A post shared by Faith🙏🏾Family👨‍👩‍👧Film🎥 (@the_family_o) on Jul 30, 2017 at 6:45pm PDT

Langston rather read the books than floss with them #BookChallenge #ReadorDie #shawnwilliam #LHG #shortstack #Blackfathersrule #UrbanDads #BlackFathersmatter #Ilovemyson #bookphonechallenge #phonebookchallenge

A post shared by shawn william (@iamshawnwilliam) on Aug 1, 2017 at 6:53am PDT

Normally I'm not into these challenges myself but this one has purpose to me. I heard an old saying before "If you want to hide something of importance from black folks put it in a book" sounds like a disconnection from over here..... I keep a book open !! #iread #booksareknowledge #knowyourworth #knolewdgeispower #fearofbecomingaman #Speakerlife #Blackhealth #MrPDQ #bookphonechallenge

A post shared by Mr.PDQ (@mrpdq_) on Aug 1, 2017 at 6:20am PDT

Be the change you want to see. . . Couldn't resist taking part #bookphonechallenge #bookphone. . . We place so much emphasis on money and possessions when really knowledge is our most valuable asset. It is our duty to teach this to future generations. Let us not let it be forgotten. #knowledgeispower . . If you enjoy reading I challenge you to post your book phone (and tag me because I want to add to my reading list!) Be the change you want to see. 🙏🏽📚🌊 #bethechange #bookstagram #foodforthought #bighairdontcare #payitforward #bookworm #reading

A post shared by Sophia Wright (@youknowhoiam_) on Aug 1, 2017 at 5:39am PDT

We chose our books and both decided to do the #bookphonechallenge I want our girls to grow up surrounded by knowledge. It starts with us. A family that learns together, earns together. #knowledgeiseverywhere #knowthyself #knowledgeiskey #knowledgeofself #business #growth #economics #homebuying #spirituality #melanin I can't teach my family what I don't know. #powermoves

A post shared by Taneisha (@taneishalagrant) on Jul 31, 2017 at 6:45pm PDT

#bookphonechallenge

A post shared by TheQShow (@theqonfox) on Jul 31, 2017 at 6:43pm PDT

A few from my book case. Had to do this #bookphonechallenge because it is by far the best challenge social media has had to date. Knowledge is power, but that power is stagnant if not shared with others. I said I was going to stop buying books til I read every one I have, but I've seen many from this challenge I want to cop ASAP. #myculture #myhistory #blackauthors #knowledgeofself #knowlegdeiscalling

A post shared by Asha Siti (@trini_empress4eva) on Jul 30, 2017 at 6:45pm PDT

Skylynn jus clicked on the conference call she calling all children in this one s/o @luckystardust for clicking us in and s/o @lordjamar for holding the conference call #bookphonechallenge #bookphonechallenge #bookphonechallenge @supremeunderstanding @luckystardust she calling y'all daughters for a intellect convo lol

A post shared by futureAllah (@futureallah) on Jul 29, 2017 at 10:30am PDT

I am literally here for this. Knowledge is it. #bookphonechallenge @lordjamar

A post shared by Donna-Michelle St. Bernard (@belladonnatheblest) on Aug 1, 2017 at 11:18am PDT

What are you FEEDing YOUR MIND 💡🤷🏽‍♂️🤔 Any other good suggestions needed for my list? #bookphonechallenge #feedyoursoul #mindovermatter #books #bookchallenge #atl #atlanta #blackexcellence #powerofbroke #rework #blackprivilege #singtome #48lawsofpower #thesevenspirituallawsofsuccess #readmore #thinkandgrowrich #believe #seeyourfuture #talkingtoknowledge

A post shared by Q (@gqruel) on Aug 1, 2017 at 8:45am PDT

Finally!!! An internet craze I can get down with. #bookphonechallenge #homelibrary 😍📚📚📙📘📗📕

A post shared by ✨✨Salima C ✨✨ (@salimatheagent) on Aug 1, 2017 at 7:09am PDT

1st challenge I ever did! U heard of the #MoneyPhone this is the #BookPhoneChallenge lol. Let's keep it going!! #HadTo #ForTheCulture #KeepItGoing #BookPhone #AfewOfMyFavs #SocialAnimal #ThingsFallApart #ConfessionsOfAnEconomicHitman #CrisisOfTheNegroIntellectual #GunsGermsAndSteel #Tightrope #MiseducationOfTheNegro #stupidwhitemen #LiesMyTeacherToldMe

A post shared by Nell Lee ♛♍☥ (@nell_l33) on Aug 1, 2017 at 6:33am PDT

#bookphonechallenge new level of awareness who this?😂@cthagod #stacks

A post shared by Brandon Oshodin (@brandonoshodin) on Aug 1, 2017 at 6:00am PDT

Issa #bookphonechallenge 😏 I challenge @marsaisworld @yarashahidi and @martellusb 🌈 I want to see you all flexing on librarians👌🏾#1000blackgirlbooks

A post shared by Marley Dias (@iammarleydias) on Aug 1, 2017 at 5:11am PDT

"Y’all on the ’Gram holdin’ money to your ear/ There’s a disconnect, we don’t call that money over here " #bookphonechallenge #maat #knowledgeofself @supremeunderstanding

A post shared by Ms Smith (@rhanishia_smith) on Jul 31, 2017 at 6:37pm PDT

Does it get any better than this?! Thank you Lord Jamar for using your platform to create an empowering initiative that inspires us all.

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