Silenced Voices is a generational tale that is fictional, but based on true events. Beginning in present day, Young José knows nothing of his mother’s childhood and past. But one day in 2013, he gets curious when he learns about the genocide trial of former Guatemalan president, Efrain Rios Montt. The trial triggers his mother, […]
Celebrate Juneteenth and support a young chef, entrepreneur and food justice advocate, Michael Platt. I first became aware of Michael Platt via his book, Michaels Desserts: Sweets for a Cause. It is a cookbook for both aspiring bakers and food advocates. “Michael is the founder of PLLATE, an initiative that creates snack packs for kids […]
My kids called this book the “smart version of Little Red Riding Hood.” We all really liked Mahogany by Janay Brown-Wood, a new, melanin-rich version of the popular fairytale. The author incorporates contemporary ideas, the importance of nature and the richness of Black culture into this retelling. Mahogany has a love for fashion and music. […]
Looking for a last minute book to teach your kids about the solar eclipse coming on Monday? Check out A Few Beautiful Minutes: Experiencing a Solar Eclipse by Kate Allen Fox and Khoa Lee. It’s a great lyrical introduction to the phenomena of what happens leading up to and during a total eclipse. I love […]
This emotional, beautifully illustrated book about anti-fat bias is a must-read for children and adults. Big by Vashti Harrison is a powerful read-aloud where both the words and images convey the emotions of a little girl who is told being big is bad. It explores that moment between when being a big girl is a […]
The graphic novel The Librarian of Auschwitz by Salva Rubio and illustrated by Loreto Aroca was adapted from the original novel by Antonio Iturbe. As a reader of only the graphic novel version, I can’t make any comparisons. However, I thought the story was well-told and appropriate for the age level it targets in graphic […]
Were you the kind of kid who saw the basement as scary or as a an opportunity for adventure? My basement had a little of both for me. There were dark corners, but also extensions that required exploring by my young adventurous self. Things in the Basement by Ben Hatke is the perfect book for […]
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 […]
Have you ever heard of fire cider? I heard of it a few years ago when I was watching Youtube video on it by Jessica Sowards of Roots & Refuge Farm. Fire cider is a kitchen remedy that will help you and your family stay healthy during the cold & flu season. I was intrigued […]
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 […]