Diversity books for kids including authors and characters of color and diversity themes.
Today is my sophomore picture book’s first birthday, Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World, illustrated by Robert Sae-Heng and published by Barefoot Books. Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World Go on a tour of eco-friendly farms around the globe! From urban gardens to farms under the sea, discover the…
It’s always a warm hug to hear Rajani LaRocca present on her newest book. I always find it encouraging and motivating when she talks about her writing process. In this particular event, she talked about “tricking yourself” into writing by telling yourself it’s just for fifteen minutes. I was deep into procrastination on a picture…
Boxer Baby Battles Bedtime! reviewed by blogger Read Teach Write
I am thrilled that Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World made the Massachusetts Book Award Long List! Mass Center for the Book is excited to recognize longlisted titles across five categories—fiction, nonfiction, poetry, middle grade/young adult, and picture book/early reader. Awards and honors books (including the winner of the new translated…
I’m thrilled to be part of the Greater Roxbury Book Fair on Saturday, May 18th, from Noon to 5 pm! Greater Roxbury Book Fair The Fair will take place on Saturday, May 18th, from noon to 5 pm, and will spotlight best-selling, award-winning keynote authors Ibram X. Kendi and Jacqueline Woodson. It will have panels,…
I am humbled and thrilled to announce that We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court, illustrated by Victor Bizar Gomez, is a Junior Library Guild Gold selection. It comes out on October 15, 2024, through Red Comet Press. p.s. Related posts: We Sing…
Please welcome my guest authors today Lydia Lukidis and Mélina Mangal with their list of children’s books featuring Black women in STEM. We are giving away a copy of Dancing Through Space. To enter, please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom. p.s. Related posts: 31+ STEM Books to Inspire Girls 30 Black Joy Picture…