Love is POWERFUL and so is representation in picture books. This valentine’s day I wanted to share some adorable Black Girl Magic picture books with you. It’s so hard to find books that don’t center on animals or romantic love this time of year. So, this collection features Black, Brown and diverse ...
Valentine’s Day Picture Books
Multicultural Children’s Book Day
Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2023 (1/26/22) is in its 10th year! This non-profit children’s literacy initiative was founded by Valarie Budayr and Mia Wenjen; two diverse book-loving moms who saw a need to shine the spotlight on all of the multicultural books and authors on the market while also ...
20 Diverse Back to School Books
For some people back to school season starts the day after fourth of July and for others the school bell doesn't ring until after Labor Day. In our neck of the woods back to school excitement is underway with just a handful of days until we put on uniforms and fresh mary janes and grab backpacks and ...
Super Summer Bucket List
SUMMER IS COMING! ...and every parent silently screams "what are we going to do all day?"! A year ago that phrase would have only meant a little more time spent outdoors, splash pad playdates and putting water in the sand table. I taught pre-k for 7 years, I survived the quarantine with little ...
Beautifully Diverse Books for Mother’s Day
Mama a world of mothers and motherhood WOW! Is all I can say about this STUNNING book of portraits and poetry. Each page reflects on the universal journey that is young motherhood. The beauty, heartbreak, bone crushing fatigue, and hope for the future that comes with taking care of little ones. ...
16 Affirming Books for Black Children
I recently read an article that talked about the power of picture books. What we see as children becomes part of our inner story, it shapes and molds us as we are just beginning to form our identity in this world. Every culture has its own unique experiences, rules, and social norms. Books ...
