We Could Fly by Rhiannon Giddens is a companion to her last book Build a House. We Could Fly is a lyrical conversation between a mother and daughter. Their dialogue is musical like a Negro spiritual and has an ancestral connection. We Could Fly also speaks to the ongoing search for freedom that African-Americans experience […]
The following are my top 10 favorite books of 2023. They cross a few different genres. Some are popular and some might be new to you. Let me know if you have read any of these or if you plan on adding any to your own TBR. 1. Saints of the Household by Ari Tison […]
This was an interesting year for my reading life. Looking at my reading track throughout the year, you might think you were looking at a roller coaster blueprint. I even had a reading pause where I didn’t finish any books for two months. But that’s life! And I’m happy that I was able to read […]
Before it hits Netflix, check out the book! Orion and the Dark is a smartly illustrated book that explores a child’s fear of the dark. The illustrations look like the inside of Orion’s notebook as he describes the reasons why he is afraid of the dark. But all of his musings are interrupted one evening […]
Nonfiction Children’s Book Review How Do You Spell Unfair? by Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrated by Frank Morrison is full of lots of opportunities for learning. From Black history to vocabulary to coping with disappointment, this nonfiction children’s book packs a big impact for readers young and old. How Do You Spell Unfair? is the […]
I had the pleasure of reviewing The Big Move by Latoyoua Topping for my third year participating in the Multicultural Children’s Book Day celebration. Be sure to check out the details after this review for ways you can participate in Multicultural Children’s Book Day and attend the celebration Thursday, Jan. 25 at 9pm EST. Adjusting […]
I’m back celebrating my third year as a Multicultural Children’s Book Day reviewer! I’m excited to share my thoughts on Old to Joy by Anita Crawford Clark. Be sure to check out the details after this review for ways you can participate in Multicultural Children’s Book Day and attend the celebration Thursday, Jan. 25 at […]