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I'm a super lucky human and was able to collaborate with a couple of great publishers to bring you wonderful people an opportunity to receive this amazing set of items! I was really excited to read this, and was of course instantly drawn in by the ridiculously gorgeous illustrations. I feel pretty confident that everyone recognizes the name Frederick Douglass, but how much do we know about his early life? Today I chose to share a wonderful book about Douglass and pair them with a set of Black history flashcards that can reinforce the knowledge and historical context in both the story and Black history itself. This book stressed me out in the best way possible. Main character Gabrielle is given the opportunity to leave her village in Haiti and live with family in the states. All she has to do is stay out of trouble. Now, the reader can probably assume that if that’s the only rule that Gabrielle has to follow, she might have some difficulty actually achieving that. For #sweetsandsocialjustice this week, I’m so excited to share my thoughts on Together We March! Do I even need to state how adorable this book is? I cannot handle it. Both of these books are wonderful! They work beautifully together, so I decided to do a double review and talk about the important of mental health, emotional wellbeing, self-esteem, and body positivity. Philip Freelon was born into a proud and artistic Black family, with connections to the Harlem Renaissance and protest marches. Philip’s other family members followed their artistic visions, and Philip’s grandfather (a painter) helped Philip develop his. Choosing to focus on places that brought people together, Phil became an architect. This book is so bright and cheery, it’s a joy to read! The narrator is a young girl on her way to the colorful market nearby to buy a present for her Amma, and there are so many choices!