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

Amanda Gorman Poet Black Girl Magic

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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Antiracism Resources

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“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 […]

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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 […]

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