It’s the third week of Black History Month, and this week we are celebrating Black women who have made an impact! From artists to activists, from writers to revolutionaries, from suffragettes to superstars, Black women have always been at the forefront of culture, community, and social justice. Letters to Misty: How to Move Through Life … Continue reading Black History Month: Celebrating Black Women
Hello, friends! Our book today is Breaking Through the Clouds: The Sometimes Turbulent Life of Meteorologist Joanne Simpson, written by Sandra Nickel and illustrated by Helena Perez Garcia, a enthralling tale of a groundbreaking and sky-shaking scientist. A difficult childhood often sent young Joanne Simpson out on boats (and eventually, up in planes) to find … Continue reading Breaking Through the Clouds: The Sometimes Turbulent Life of Meteorologist Joanne Simpson (Sandra Nickel)
Hello, friends! Our book today is A Dinosaur Named Ruth: How Ruth Mason Discovered Fossils in Her Own Backyard, written by Julia Lyon and illustrated by Alexandra Bye, a fascinating tale of paleontology and persistence. In turn of the century South Dakota, 7-year-old Ruth Mason found her first dinosaur bone in her very own backyard. … Continue reading A Dinosaur Named Ruth: How Ruth Mason Discovered Fossils in Her Own Backyard (Julia Lyon)
Hello, friends! Our book today is That’s Betty: The Story of Betty White, written by Gregory Bonsignore and illustrated by Jennifer M. Potter, a sweet look into the television icon’s life and work. When a young boy is assigned a presentation on a “trailblazing woman,” he is thrilled to pick one of his favorite icons: … Continue reading That’s Betty: The Story of Betty White (Gregory Bonsignore)
Hello, friends! Since it’s the holiday season, we’re bringing you some BONUS gift guide reviews this month! For today’s review, we have the Great Lives in Graphics series by Button Books, an eye-catching look at famous figures from history. In these slim yet delightfully comprehensive and detailed volumes, readers can learn about historical figures like … Continue reading Great Lives in Graphics (Button Books)
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