Black History Artists Pride If you’re looking for a quick monthly roundup, check out the best books I read in April below! As always, the entire month’s reviews can be found on Bookshop. Tap the image above to look at everything I read in April. THAT FLAG: This beautiful and poignant picture book follows best…
Category: Culture & Traditions
An interview with Rue Mapp, creator of Nature Swagger
English 12 & Up Black Joy Outdoors Feminism I got the amazing opportunity to do a Q&A with Rue Mapp, creator of the recently released Nature Swagger & founder of Outdoor Afro! Nature Swagger is a beautiful book that celebrates Black Joy with stunning photography & personal essays from some of the outdoorsiest folks around….
Juneteenth 2022
It’s Juneteenth! This year I have a roundup of some books for younger readers less familiar with Juneteenth and a cookbook that will provide everything you need for a Juneteenth cookout, and at any gathering all year. If you’re looking for more information about Juneteenth and the historical context around June 19, 1865, check out…
Graphic Novels: 4 New YA Releases!
I grew up loving comics (not superhero ones, other kinds). Reading Persepolis & Maus as a teen was transformative, I particularly love the way graphic novels convey memoirs. I wanted to share 4 YA graphic novels that help bring discussions about oppression and personal responsibility into the classroom or home learning space. Kisses for Jet…
Top 5 Books I Read in May
If you’re looking for a quick monthly roundup, check out the best 5 books I read in May! Ordinary Equality: You know, it would be really nice to go one day without feeling like my bodily autonomy wasn’t under attack. By now you’ve probably seen all sorts of coverage about the document leak regarding overturning…
Top 5 Books I Read in April
If you’re looking for a quick monthly roundup, check out the best 5 books I read in April! Tap any photo to read the entire review As someone who regularly tells people to push past uncomfortable feelings and have important conversations with young people, having a developmentally appropriate definition to assist with teaching new vocabulary…
Blog Tour: Smile With African Style feat. Q&A with Mylo Freeman!
English 3-6 years African Clothing Friendship Coming tomorrow… Today I’m taking part in a blog tour on behalf of the Macy series, and specifically spotlighting the story Smile With African Style published by Cassava Republic Press, which is based in Nigeria. Smile With African Style is a sweet story that introduces young readers to different…
Vacation Reads!
English MG & Up Hey y’all! I’m back, Happy 2022! I hope you all had a graceful end of the year and an optimistic beginning to the new one! Below is a list of the books I read during my absolutely fabulous and much much much needed break. Tap any book cover to grab yourself…
Black Girl Magic: Ballerinas & Other Historical Figures
English Middle Graders Black Culture & Identity summary Both of these books are beautiful collections of badass historical figures, many of whom are still alive and continuing to make history! If you’re in the market for nonfiction anthologies about historical figures (like I am 100% of the time) make sure you check these out from…
Puberty & Menstruation
English Middle Grades Bodies summary I have a couple of books for that that can help tackle conversations with topics surrounding those awkward puberty years. Thinking back on being that age makes me cringe. Too many hormones, no one knows what’s happening and we have ALL the feelings about it. If you’re scrambling to find…