Where we come from can often tell our story. Our heritage is an inherent part of who we are. That’s what makes the new book, Islandborn, by Junot Diaz, such a gem. It tells the story of a young girl who looks for her roots and find pride and joy in them. Find out how …
It’s the new year and so many of us are trying to do things better this year than we did last. So I thought I would touch on how we can help our children change the world through social activism. Now… in today’s social climate, there are few words that draw as much criticism as the word …
There are so many stories of influential women in history that are little known. That’s why I wanted to put together this list of amazing women in history for young readers to explore. In today’s climate, it’s important that we give young girls strong women to look up to. AND that we give young boys …
The back to school season is here! Lots of new backpack shopping being done these next couple weeks. I always love seeing empowered girls (and boys) that push past the gender stereotypes in their backpack selection. Girls shouldn’t be pushed towards pink and purple princesses and boys shouldn’t be encouraged to opt for “masculine” themes …
It is November and we are in the midst of celebrating all that we’re thankful for. In today’s climate, there seems to be a divide between being able to celebrate who we are while appreciating and respecting other cultures. It’s imperative that parents and educators do their part to teach acceptance and love of those different …
Through brilliant illustrations, Vera B. Williams tells a poignant story of a little girl whose home is destroyed by a fire in the book A Chair for My Mother. Now, she, her mother, and her grandmother are saving all of their change to buy a new chair. The little girl dreams of a nice chair …
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. day, I wanted to reshare a post from last year. It was inspired when my son felt my braided hair and asked me, “Momma, why do you have braids like a black girl?” The post features the answers that several children gave to the question: Why do people have different …
I was putting Bear to sleep one night. I wanted wavy hair the next day, so i had piggy tail braids in my hair. he felt them, then asked, “Momma, why do you have braids like a black girl?” I froze. I could not form any words. It might have been the l o n g …
