Hello, friends! Our book today is Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome, written by Kat Zhang and illustrated by Charlene Chua, a charming story of cross-language communication and the spirit of inclusivity. Third in Zhang and Chua’s Amy Wu series, we, along with Amy and the rest of her elementary class, meet new classmate Lin. … Continue reading Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome (Kat Zhang)
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The Hair Book (LaTonya Yvette & Amanda Jane Jones)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Hair Book by LaTonya Yvette and Amanda Jane Jones, a sweet and simple book about diversity and inclusivity. People can have all different types of hair! They can have long hair, short hair, wavy hair and poufy hair. They can have mustache hair or beard hair (or monster … Continue reading The Hair Book (LaTonya Yvette & Amanda Jane Jones)
Beautifully Me (Nabela Noor)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Beautifully Me, written by Nabela Noor and illustrated by Nabi H. Ali, a fantastic story about body positivity and what it means to be beautiful. As young Zubi prepares for her first day of school, she greets the audience with confidence and exuberance. She dons a fabulous outfit that … Continue reading Beautifully Me (Nabela Noor)
No Boring Stories! (Julie Falatko)
Hello, friends! Our book today is No Boring Stories!, written by Julie Falatko and illustrated by Charles Santoso, a hilarious yet poignant look at the creative process. Bunny has a head full of wonderful and strange story ideas, but her fellow “cute and cuddly” creators just don’t seem to get what she’s about. Seeing a … Continue reading No Boring Stories! (Julie Falatko)
