I’m still on a bit of a blogging break which means that today I’ve got another miscellaneous jumble of titles. Each one shone out like the bright, Spring sun to me. There are *picture books *picture book biographies for Women’s …
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a world-ful of interesting folks!
Every March I enjoy the opportunity to read and share excellent biographies of women from around the world and across time who have been influential in an extraordinary variety of ways. And every February my Black History posts feature powerful …
six thought-provoking novels for teens & adults
I don’t often recommend books targeted at readers in their teens as my blog’s focus is on readers ages 12 and down. However, I have discovered some exceptional reads for this age group recently and that’s what I’ve got for …
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 …
Black History Month: Athletes
Here’s my last post for Black History Month. It’s been a joy to create these. I hope you’ll read ’em all! Game Changer: John McLendon and the Secret Game, by John Coy, illustrated by Randy DuBurke published in 2015 by …
who started all this march madness anyway?
Hoop Genius: How a Desperate Teacher and a Rowdy Gym Class Invented Basketball, by John Coy, illustrations by Joe Morse published in 2013 by Carolrhoda Books I admit: I do not succumb to the tiniest morsel of March madness. Brackets …
a list of…five zippy twists on sports (inspired by the summer athletes)
Around the World, by John Coy, illustrated by Antonio Reonegro and Tom Lynch It all starts with a game of hoops in New York City, namely, a game of Around the World. Jamal and Tanika, brother and sister, have hardly …
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nonfiction nuggets…Michael “Air” Jordan!
Jump: From the Life of Michael Jordan, written and illustrated by Floyd Cooper He scored over 32,000 points. Won two Olympic gold medals. Played on six NBA championship teams. Was named Most Valuable Player in the NBA five times… …Yet …
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