Educations Matters: Diverse Children's Book Reviews
Please welcome Alma P. Dobbs back with her sequel to the award-winning debut, Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna. She posted previously on Middle Grade Books with Refugee Themes so I’m pleased to be building on this list. The Other Side of the River by Alma P. Dobbs This is the sequel to Barefoot Dreams…
Today, we are celebrating the start of Hispanic Heritage Month withg my friend and author, Cindy Rodriguez. We served on the same committee for equity and inclusion for NESCBWI and she’s awesome! I’m thrilled today to be part of her blog tour for her latest picture book, Three Pockets Full: A Story of Love, Family,…
National Dance Day coming up on September 17, so this is the perfect time to kick up our heels and dance! To lead our dancing, let’s welcome author Valarie Bolling with her picture book Let’s Dance!! Let’s Dance! by Valerie Bolling, illustrated by Maine Diaz This rhythmic picture book showcases dances from all over the world…
Please join us for Multicultural Children’s Book Club. We host a FREE multicultural children’s picture book virtual book club on the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 8 pm EST. September’s event will be held on September 1st and we are celebrating Latinx Heritage Month using Lupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules! by…
Please welcome my guest author today, Nicolas Solis. He has a list of children’s books that build bridges instead of walls. His newest picture book, My Town, Mi Pueblo, also serves as a bridge between cultures. My Town, Mi Pueblo by Nicholas Solis, illustrated by Luisa Uribe Books that try to break down metaphorical, and…
Please welcome my guest author today, Adriana Hernández Bergstrom, with her list of Diverse Foodie Picture Books from 2022! Abuelita and I Make Flan by Adriana Hernández Bergstrom Anita wants to make flan for her abuelo’s birthday but she accidentally breaks abuela’s serving plate from Cuba. How will she serve her grandfather’s special dessert…
I’m thrilled to announce that I have a new picture book coming out through Barefoot Books spring of 2023! Robert Sae-Heng is the illustrator. Lisa Rosinsky and Autumn Allen are the editors. Lary Rosenblatt at 22MediaWorks represented me. Jess Lomas at Inkling Illustration represented the illustrator. Picture Book Announcement! Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms…