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12 Picture Books with Brave Black Men

Have you seen the excellence being published in picture book biographies lately? During Black History Month, when I want to take a deep dive into the legacy of one particular person I turn to biography books. They are always so chock full of information in the text and usually in the author's notes ...

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12 Books with Bold Black Women

The contributions that Black women have made to our global community are so numerous they deserve their own blog post. As a mother of girls it is vitally important that I raise them knowing that in spite of the limitations others may try and put on them because of their gender and race they are ...

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12 Books for Black History Joy

The focus for Black History Month this year is JOY! Gone are the days when we spend 28 days ONLY reliving Black pain, struggle, trauma and oppression as our main focus. We don't want to ignore or erase our history but rather focus on stories of triumph, resilience, perseverance and great ...

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12 Books for Kwanzaa Joy

Joyous Kwanzaa! If you are unfamiliar with this holiday let me give you a VERY brief explanation. Kwanzaa, established in 1966, is the non-religious celebration of African-American community, family and culture. It begins the day after Christmas on December 26th and lasts for 7 days ending on ...

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Black Girl Magic: Grandmother Books

The older I get the more complicated Mother's day becomes. It is supposed to honor you, as a mom, for all the work and sacrifice that you pour into your children. Yet, there is not a bouquet of roses big enough, or brunch buffet long enough to repay you....and you know you would do all of it for ...

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15 Black Girl Magic Mother’s Day Books

Mother’s Day has become more complicated the older I get. There are so many different types of mother’s and mothering situations and the hope is that your children or the children in your lives are able to find themselves represented in their picture books. Here is a SMALL slice of beautiful picture ...

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We're at the anything-goes-just-let-mommy-sit-in- We're at the anything-goes-just-let-mommy-sit-in- peace part of summer. (Aka, when boredom turns into genius) . Here in Georgia it's either 100° or thundering and lighting, sooo where are we going anyway.
Reading Across America with Black authors (part 2) Reading Across America with Black authors (part 2) so you can't say you cant find books for your tweens (8-12 yrs old) to read this summer....

Still cant find books for the missing states (Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah , Vermont, ) drop them in the comments below if you know.
The midsummer burnout is real. Realizing that the The midsummer burnout is real. Realizing that the marathon you just finished running at the end of last school year starts again in a few weeks is defeating. 😞🫩😵
Read across America with Black Middle Grade Books Read across America with Black Middle Grade Books (Part 1)  is the summer sidequest that made me constantly ask myself "why are you doing this..." and the answer is: because I wanted a challenge🤷🏾‍♀️ aka I was bored🤪

I had already created a diverse read across america list that I'll link in my stories but I wanted to challenge myself to see if I could do middle grades, SPECIFICALLY Black protagonist and Black author books and the answer is NO. 

✊🏾There were some states that completely lacking but to my knowledge these books are written by Black authors and feature Black protagonists with the exception of Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate

⏳️This took me more than a minute to research but I am confident that there is enough to add to everyone's reading list for the forseable future. 

🇺🇸Come back tomorrow for part 2
🇺🇸If you have recommendations for the missing states (Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah , Vermont, ) drop them in the comments below
When you see me celebrating this July 4th its a N When you see me celebrating this July 4th its a 
No Kings
Black is beautiful
Representation in books matter
Science is real
Fully funded education and school lunches
Accessible and affordable Healthcare 
Liberty and Justice for all

Kinda celebration!
If we want our kids to grow up in a world where ev If we want our kids to grow up in a world where everyone feels seen, valued, and safe to be exactly who they are, it starts with the stories we read at bedtime or dont exclude from our shelves. 

These incredible picture books don't just celebrate Pride Month 🌈 they celebrate the universal truth that love, family, and community come in so many beautiful forms.

Thank you to the publishers for sending this review copies my way.
Comment with the book you’re currently trying (and Comment with the book you’re currently trying (and failing) to finish this week! 👇📚
My attitude towards this summer is that of a drunk My attitude towards this summer is that of a drunk flying squirrel.  Just waking up and leaping throwing the day with blind faith hoping we land safely at bedtime with everyone relatively fed and sane. 

Moms how are you keeping your sanity with your kids home this summer?
Juneteenth weekend in Atlanta with kids got a majo Juneteenth weekend in Atlanta with kids got a major upgrade when 

we won @thelibrarydads giveaway to see Universoul circus on Father's Day. 

We also went to the Atlanta History Center for the Juneteenth celebration and made quilt squares

Caught the free Arrested Development concert

Caught the free Tobe Ngigwe concert at the Atlanta Beltline Festival

Rode bikes and had icies on the Beltline 

...and now I am exhausted.🫩
Books and Dad's are a winning combination! Happy F Books and Dad's are a winning combination! Happy Father's day to all the dads raising readers! 

Dad's how's your storytime game?

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