Looking for a way to spend less time on screens and scrolling? Check out this new crossword puzzle book! It’s also a fun couples activity too! My husband and I had fun solving a puzzle the other day as we tested our Black culture knowledge. Thank you Colored Pages Book Tours for hosting this book […]
Fannie Lou Hamer is a historical figure that I wish would get more attention. She was a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement, fighting for voting rights. Hamer doesn’t get enough credit for the role she played in American politics. Her fight to have her voice be heard was legendary. Full of Informative Imagery […]
If you know a kid who likes gross things and especially likes to gross people out, check out these books. They are definitely creative ways to approach science and nonfiction reading. 💩Scat: The Incredible Science of Wildlife Poop by Anita Sanchez Thank you @holidayhousebks for the #gifted copy! This book is great for younger […]
Well this post was definitely meant to go up earlier today! But it’s okay because April is Happy Earth Month!!!! Review: Why We Celebrate Earth Day: Everything To Know About Your Favorite Holiday by Kelly Anne McLellan; illustrations by Javiera Mac-lean This is the perfect book for an elementary reader who needs to do research […]
Review: The 10 Minute Gardener by CaliKim Do you have the desire to start a garden this year? Can’t figure out how you could possibly squeeze it into your busy schedule? Maybe you’re a mom of young kids. Maybe you are neurodivergent and need a different approach to gardening that swings between hyper focus and […]
Okay so this book is awesome!!! As a Black gardener, I love the representation this book, Akeem Keeps Bees!: A Close-up Look at the Honey Makers and Pollinators of Sankofa Farms by Kamal E. Bell and Akeem Bell, illustrated by Darnell Johnson gives to young Black children who might want to grow up to be […]
Black Flora: Inspiring Profiles of Floriculture’s New Vanguard by Teresa J Speight Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and spring is around the corner. Soon it will be prime wedding season. If you know someone who is looking for a florist, then you should definitely check out this who’s who of Black florists in the U.S. First […]
Review: The Cut Flower Handbook by Lisa Ziegler Full transparency: I started out as veggie gardener who didn’t see the point of planting flowers. I wanted all of the space for my veggies. But then I got educated in the nature of plants and ecosystems and I quickly changed my tune. Fast forward to present […]
Review: Plant Pets by Beatrice Boggs Allen and Belle Boggs 🪴 Special thanks to @storeypub for the gifted copy of Plant Pets!I love gardening outside in my backyard. With the help of the good Lord, He and I keep the veggies alive because as a busy mom I often forget to water my plants for […]
A Must-Read Book for Future Marine Biologists I haven’t seen a lot of mentions of Sharks Don’t Sink, so allow me to introduce you to a very interesting memoir by a Black woman shark scientist. There is also a great audiobook, read by the author, for my audiobook listeners. Not gonna lie, I picked this […]