Category Archives: Book recommendation

MCBD2022 – Harriet Tubman’s Secret Raid, Finish the Story!

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Joanna

I am thrilled to once again be participating in Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2022 (1/28/22), which I have done since its inception 9 years ago! This non-profit children’s literacy initiative was founded by Valarie Budayr and Mia Wenjen; two diverse book-loving moms … Continue reading →

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Speak Up, Speak Out! – MG Book Recommendation

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Joanna

Title: Speak up, Speak Out! The extraordinary life of “Fighting Shirley Chisholm” Author: Tonya Bolden Foreward by: Stacey Abrams Publisher: National Geographic Partners, 2022 Ages: 8-12 Format/Genre: biography Themes: African American legislators, presidential candidate, civil rights, women’s rights, activism, Shirley Chisolm Quote: If Harriet Tubman, … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Winter Day – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Joanna

Title: Once Upon a Winter Day Author & Illustrator: Liza Woodruff Publisher: Holiday House, 2020 Ages: 3-6 Format/Genre: fiction Themes: animal tracks, winter, stories, creative play, search-and-find Opening: Milo was looking for a story but his mother was busy. “Why don’t you go play in the snow?” … Continue reading →

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