Author Archives: Joanna

Black is a Rainbow Color – PPBF/Black History Month

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Joanna

Title: Black is a Rainbow Color Author: Angela Joy Illustrator: Ekua Holmes Publisher: Roaring Brook Press, 2020 Ages: 4-8 Themes: African Americans, history, stories in rhyme, color black, black culture, Opening:  Red is a rainbow color.Green sits next to blue.Yellow, orange, violet, indigo,They are rainbow … Continue reading →

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Hair Love – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Joanna

Title: Hair Love Author: Matthew A. Cherry Illustrator: Vashti Harrison Publisher: Kokila, 2019 Ages: 4-7 Themes: African American hair, hair, dads, dads doing hair, black history month, oscar for short film, gender roles, black hair, #hairlove, #representationmatters Opening:  My name is Zuri and I have … Continue reading →

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Our Friend Hedgehog – Book Recommendation

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Joanna

Title: Our Friend Hedgehog, The Story of Us Author & Illustrator: Lauren Castillo  Publisher: Random House Kids, May 2020 Ages: 5-8 Chapter Book- 128 pages Themes: friendship, adventure, woodland animals, mutual support, friendship groups I received an ARC from the publisher for an … Continue reading →

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