February marks the beginning of Black History Month! In my house, I start discussing Black History Month during the Dr. King holiday. The schools are incorporating Dr. King’s legacy into my children’s lessons, so it’s a great segue into a broader discussion into Black History. To have some added fun, we completed this art canvas […]
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 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 […]
If 2020 has taught me anything, it was to try new things, deeply cherish every moment and work towards healthier habits. A new habit I am trying to implement this year is to create a better plan for my blog and business and set goals. I have heard vision boards are a really great tool […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
“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 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 […]