March is Women’s History Month and each week I’ll have a post with that focus. I’ve got a dozen picture book biographies giving us twelve new women to admire. The first six are here for you today. I’ll also have …
representation matters
This is the third post in a trio this week offering resources for bringing race into the conversation with young children in positive, proactive, welcoming ways. You can read my thoughts on why we need to talk about race with …
black is beautiful
Yesterday I wrote at length in my post “let’s talk about race” giving some context for today’s titles. If you haven’t read that, I’d encourage you to do that before diving into today’s collection. I’ve got about a dozen titles …
a trio of sweets for valentines
Looking for a sweet book for a Valentine’s gift? Or just an affectionate tale for a cuddly storytime? Try these new and old winners: I’ll Love You Till the Cows Come Home, written by Kathryn Cristaldi, illustrated by Kristyna Litten …
black history is American history
Welcome to February, also known as Black History Month… …a designation reminding us that American history is a diverse, color-full history. To understand our story and society accurately, we listen to diverse voices and views. There are extraordinary people to …
welcome to The Year of the Pig!
Chinese New Year festivities are just around the corner, extending from February 5-19. We’re embarking on The Year of the Pig! Today I’ve got a set of books to introduce some of the elaborate traditions that have come to be …
just imagine!
Today’s five books are an exuberant celebration of imagination! Check out these fizzing titles! Imagine! a wordless book by Raúl Colón published in 2018, a Paula Wiseman Book, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers With his drop-dead gorgeous illustrations, …
never stop being curious!
I love children’s non-fiction! Through it, I’ve learned a whale of a lot about a vast number of things. About a chef who fed England’s upper crust as well as her desperately poor. About the African American fashion designer who …
jump into a year-ful of poetry!
I’ve been waiting to get my hands on this poetry compendium: Sing a Song of Seasons: A Nature Poem for Each Day of the Year, selected by Fiona Waters, illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon published in 2018 by Nosy Crow/Candlewick And …
still dreaming that dream…MLK Day 2019
One of the great benefits for me in writing Orange Marmalade has been a greater exposure to children’s literature covering Black History and the Civil Rights Movement. I’ve learned a lot about these tremendously important subjects, compellingly addressed by talented …
