Black Joy is not … dismissing or creating an ‘alternate’ black narrative that ignores the realities of our collective pain; rather, it is about holding the pain and injustice…in tension with the joy we experience. It’s about using that joy as an entry into understanding the oppressive forces we navigate through as a means to…
Mastering Sleep Training with Sposie Booster Pads!
Sleep training – every parent’s adventure into the world of nighttime routines and (hopefully) uninterrupted sleep. It’s a journey filled with ups, downs and a lot of tired eyes. But fear not! There’s a handy little secret weapon in the sleep training game: Sposie Booster Pads. Let’s dive in and see how these bad boys…
My Oldest is included in the MIT Technology Review
My oldest was a sophomore at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) when the Covid-19 lockdown hit. Her school shut down right before spring break and she decided to take the second semester off. The timing was perfect because she had landed an internship at MIT Media Lab, a place she was really excited to…
The Magical Puff of Smoke Cannons: An Enchanting Touch to Gender Reveals
Imagine a celebration where anticipation meets a burst of color, where friends and family gather round, and with a magical puff of smoke cannons, the air is filled with joy and excitement. That’s the heart of modern gender reveal parties. Yet more than just a puff of smoke, these parties are a canvas for creativity and…
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 2023
My trip to NYC for USBBY was held at the Scholastic headquarters where the Scholastic Art Awards were on display. My son entered a piece for this prestigious competition but, alas, I didn’t see it on the walls. Nevertheless, he was interested in seeing the winners so here they are. What do you think? Can…
10 Strategies to Improve Research Writing Skills: Reasons to Become a Better Writer
Many of us struggle to write quality papers, and advancing to high academic levels in colleges and universities makes research writing skills essential in our everyday activities. Most learners decide to try different strategies to identify the ones that can suit them. But, since you can’t really be sure what can work for you, it’s…
Introducing #ReadYourWorld Book Jam 2024
Read Your World Celebrates Multicultural Children’s Book Day is thrilled to be introducing our #ReadYourWorld Book Jam 2024 in conjunction with the Children’s Book Council. This series runs the month of January and many of these book lists will also host book giveaways. Flora Ahn Favorite Books for Middle Grade A Spoonful of Time…