Format: Hardcover

Review: We Are Here by Tami Charles

Review: We Are Here by Tami Charles

Posted February 18, 2023 by Richetta in Book Reviews, Children's Books

We Are Here by Tami Charles and illustrated by Bryan Collier is a beautiful celebration of Black joy and accomplishment through history. The lyrical style of the book lends itself to a beautiful read aloud. I love the musical catch phrases, like “cool like that!” that are spread throughout the book. It made it fun […]

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Review: Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun’s Thanksgiving Story

Review: Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun’s Thanksgiving Story

Posted November 1, 2022 by Richetta in #ownvoices, Book Reviews, Children's Books

If you are looking for a Thanksgiving story to share with your children, I recommend Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun’s Thanksgiving Story by Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry and Alexis Bunteen, illustrated by Garry Meeches Sr. This is the story of Thanksgiving from the First Peoples perspective. The Meal That Changed Lives Keepunumuk is the thanksgiving story told by […]

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Review: Love Times Infinity by Lane Clarke

Review: Love Times Infinity by Lane Clarke

Posted September 5, 2022 by Richetta in #ownvoices, Book Reviews, Young Adult

I’m so glad this book exists in the world! It explores so many complicated aspects of love, value, friendship and fear from a teenage perspective. Love Times Infinity is an exploration of love and worthiness; self-love, self-value, overcoming personal trauma, confronting fears and the importance of relationships. Plus, on a vanity note: shoutout to the […]

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Review: A is for Bee

Review: A is for Bee

Posted August 1, 2022 by Richetta in Book Reviews, Children's Books

If you love language, then you absolutely need to check out A is for Bee: An Alphabet Book in Translation by Ellen Heck. As a parent of children who are in a language immersion school, I can tell you that this book is a fantastic introduction to experiencing different languages. When my oldest was in […]

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