Hello, friends! Our book today is the stunning Mardi Gras Almost Didn’t Come This Year, written by Kathy Z. Price and illustrated by Carl Joe Williams, a moving tale of trauma, recovery, and the magic of Mardi Gras. In post-Hurricane Katrina New Orleans, Lala, her younger brother Babyboy, and her Mamma and Pop-Pop are recovering … Continue reading Mardi Gras Almost Didn’t Come This Year (Kathy Z. Price)
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Big Wig (Jonathan Hillman)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Big Wig, written by Jonathan Hillman and illustrated by Levi Hastings, a story of finding one’s inner fabulousity. Meet Wig, a vibrant magenta Dolly Parton-inspired bouffant. Wig belongs to young drag performer B. B. Bedazzle, and is excited to help her queen compete in the Big Wig Ball drag … Continue reading Big Wig (Jonathan Hillman)
This is (Not) Enough (Anna Kang)
Hello, friends! Our book today is This is (Not) Enough, written by Anna Kang and illustrated by Christopher Weyant, a wonderfully heartwarming tale of the true meaning of the gifts we give. Kang and Weyant’s pair of bear friends are back for the sixth installment of the You Are (Not) Small series. The large brown … Continue reading This is (Not) Enough (Anna Kang)
Piper and Purpa Forever! (Susan Lendroth)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Piper and Purpa Forever!, written by Susan Lendroth and illustrated by Olivia Feng, a sweet story of growing up and coping with change. From the moment Piper saw the knit purple sweater in the box of hand-me-downs, she fell in love - before she could even pronounce the word … Continue reading Piper and Purpa Forever! (Susan Lendroth)
The Perfect Party (Laurel P. Jackson)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Perfect Party, written by Laurel P. Jackson and illustrated by Hélène Baum-Owoyele, a raucous tale of diversity and inclusivity. It’s Little Robin’s birthday, and all his animal friends have turned out to make his party something special. The perfect party requires the perfect music and food, right? But … Continue reading The Perfect Party (Laurel P. Jackson)
