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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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The Stuff of Stars – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Joanna

Title: The Stuff of Stars Author: Marion Dane Bauer Illustrator: Ekua Holmes Publisher: Candlewick, 2018 Ages: 5-11 Themes: universe, big bang, evolution, wonder, humanity, biology, science       Opening: In the dark, in the dark, in the deep, deep, dark, a speck floated, invisible as … Continue reading →

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