Of course the first time I saw this book cover, I immediately thought of my precious daughter! The fiery red hair and beautiful curls are an exact match for my lil firecracker. An added bonus is the story line. If there was a book that ever represented my sweet girl, this is IT! However, I […]
Do Doodlebugs Doodle -Book Review
If you are looking for a fun book that share scientific facts, DO DOODLEBUGS DOODLE is the book for you! This book written by Corrine Demas and Artemis Roehig asks a super silly question about an insect that will have your little ones laughing and very engaged. This silly question is accompanied with a comical […]
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Amanda Gorman’s (Inaugural Youth Poet Laureate) Poem ‘The Hill We Climb’ Resources and More
Inaugural Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman recited a moving and profound poem ‘The Hill We Climb’ at the Presidential Inauguration. This astounding piece of prose, can be a valuable learning opportunity for children. We’ve learned that quiet isn’t always peace.In the norms and notions of what just is, isn’t always justice. Amanda Gorman, 2021 Inauguration […]
Penguin Classroom’s Antiracist Reading List for All Ages
Penguin Classroom is a wonderful resource provided by the publishing house, Penguin Random House. Here is a link to a curated list of antiracism books for children of all ages. I would highly recommend joining their email list as they provide some very valuable resources for young readers! I especially love their discussion guides for […]
Sharuko: El Arqueólogo Peruano/Peruvian Archaeologist Julio C. Tello Book Review
Julio C. Tello was a famous Indigenous Peruvian Archaeologist and is known as the founder of modern Peruvian archaeology. This national icon is the subject of the wonderful picture book SHARUKO: EL ARQUEOLOGO PERUANO JULIO C. TELLO/ PERUVIAN ARCHAEOLOGIST JULIO C. TELLO by Monica Brown and Illustrated by Elisa Chavarri. It is biographical picture book […]
Carole Boston Weatherford Interview
You all know how much I love Hip Hop, therefore I love the book THE ROOTS OF RAP by Carole Boston Weatherford and Illustrated by Frank Morrison. It is such a great book and truly encompasses the essence of Hip Hop. So, it is like a positive affirmation book of my love for Hip Hop […]
Antiracist Baby Book Review (Picture Book)
https://bookshop.org/lists/antiracist-books-for-young-readers I have waited a looooooooong time to get my hands on this book! I went to see Dr. Kendi in August of 2019 (thanks to my husband) and got a signed copy of “How To Be An Antiracist”!! So, the minute I found out he was making a children’s book, I was beyond excited. […]
Antiracism Resources
“In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist“ Angela Y. Davis Anti-racist and antiracism is an ideal my husband and I are trying to achieve and impart upon our little ones. I just wanted to share some of the books, documentaries, podcasts, and articles that we have consumed […]
A Dope Picture Book List
A Dope Kid loves to read and a Dope Parent loves to read as well! Today we share a list of black history children’s books that have a Hip Hop element!!! 1. Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History by Vashti Harrison This beautiful collection of amazing men in Black History is a book that every dope […]