As an 80s baby who was inventing ways to bring recycling to my classmates and my own home, I loved this book! I still cannot physically let a soda can six pack plastic ring go into the recycling bin without cutting it up because of the discussions and studies I did about the environment when […]
Have you ever wanted to engage in reading time with your child where you both read something about the same topic but in a book that on each of your own levels? This week I have put together a book pairing based on the life of Black Fashion Designer Ann Lowe. Parent-Child Book Pairings are […]
Build a House by Rhiannon Giddens and illustrated by Monica Mikai is a lyrical book about the triumphs and tribulations embedded in the history of Black people in the United States. The story illustrates the journey of a family from when they are enslaved to when they are freed and then to the challenges they face once they […]
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 […]
I’m happy to be participating in my second year as a Multicultural Children’s Book Day book reviewer! Check out of my review of In the Nick of Time Too by Deedee Cummings and illustrated by Charlene Mosley below and don’t forget to check out the celebration set for Jan. 26! Review In the Nick of Time […]
Review: Red Racer Presents ABCs of Racing I’m happy to be participating in my second year as a Multicultural Children’s Book Day book reviewer! Check out of my review of Red Racer Presents ABCs of Racing: My first Guide to Formula 1™ Racing by Andy Amendola below and don’t forget to check out the celebration […]
This is why you should probably give yourself a few weeks into the year before making any New Year’s resolutions. Because if I had, hypothetically speaking, made a resolution about reading more from my bookshelf and backlist I would already be behind the game. Backlist Challenge All of the books I have lined up from […]
Happy Book Birthday to You So Black by Theresa the S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D., illustrated by London Ladd!!!! It is my honor to host a book tour stop today for You So Black for Hear Our Voices Book Tours! Review: If you are looking for a book to kick off Black History Month, this is it baby! This […]
The irony of November this year was that I was deeply entrenched in all things books and simultaneously too busy to do a lot of reading. So this post is dedicated to all of the Moms Who Read and I hope we are all blessed with quiet time during this holiday & winter season to […]
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 […]