English MG & Up Antiracism White Privilege Action Accountability Unlearning Implicit Bias Social Change Community Organizing summary In an ongoing effort to help facilitate discussions, consider this the first installment of the Antiracist Family Book Club. My goal is to try and pair a book for MG/YA readers with a book for grownup readers (educators,…
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Te Haré Tu Propio Libreo/I’ll Build You a Bookcase
English & Spanish All ages Bilingual Books Literacy Family Rhyme Traditions Jean Ciborowski Fahey & Simone Shin summary What better to celebrate National Book Lovers Day than a story that is all about instilling a love of reading? Te Haré Propio Libreo/I’ll Build You a Bookcase released in April, and I think it’s the most…
We Move Together
English 4+ years Disability Intersectionality Activism Community Action Advocacy Mobility Aids Own Voices Kelly Fritsch, Anne McGuire, & Eduardo Trejos summary As the historical optimist that I am, I choose to believe that people are starting to become aware of the lack of representation in picture books, and taking steps to seek out resources to…
This Book is Feminist
English MG & Up Feminism Activism Self-Esteem Community Action Intersectionality Self-Reflection Jamia Wilson & Aurélia Durand summary If I told you that I’ve been anxiously awaiting this book since I first saw the cover reveal, you would have no trouble believing me. I feel like I’ve been dreaming of a book like this for years….
The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks: Young Readers Edition
English YA & Up History Historical Figures Civil Rights Movement Modern Black Freedom Struggle Activism Social Movements Jeanne Theoharis & Brandy Colbert summary I love Rosa Parks. So much. I’m that insufferable person that will talk about how simplified her narrative has become when referring to the Modern Black Freedom Struggle/Civil Rights Movement of the…
Cover Reveal: Ocean Soup
Written By: Meeg Pincus Illustrated by: Lucy Semple For Ages: 4-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: Environmental Activism, Sustainability, Nature, Ocean, Empowerment. Summary: Hey everyone! When Sleeping Bear Press reached out about doing a cover reveal about a book that focused on environmentalism and sustainability, I was so excited! Here is what the publisher says…
Grow
Written By: Cynthia Platt Illustrated by: Olivia Holden For Ages: 4-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: Community, BIPOC Protagonists, Garden, Cooperation. Summary: I’m a sucker for a community garden story, and Grow is an adorable rendition of one. A young girl sees an abandoned lot in her city and decides to plant a packet of…
Sometimes People March
Written & Illustrated by: Tessa Allen For Ages: 4-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: Community, Social Movements, Social Change, Peaceful Protest, Community Action. Summary: Sometimes People March is a story that sticks with you long after the covers are closed. The text has a unique ability to ring of both past and current events while…