It’s week two of Black History Month and only a few days until Valentine’s Day, so it’s the perfect time to explore books that celebrate love in Black families! From parents to children to grandparents to cousins to aunties and beyond, here are some lovely recent books that represent how love forms the foundation of … Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day: Celebrating Black Love
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Happy Book Birthday: February 10th Edition!
It’s Tuesday, which means it’s book birthday time! This week’s new releases have something for everyone, from heartfelt explorations of community and family, celebrations of culture, adolescent troubles (both magical and practical), and powerful messages about what it means to offer and accept help. The Princess and the Grain of Rice by Tina Cho, illus. … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: February 10th Edition!
Melissa Cristina Márquez on Support, Connection, and Magic Pet Care
The bond between a child and their pet is undoubtedly a special one. It can teach early lessons in responsibility and caregiving, and it is filled with the type of unconditional love that can help little ones thrive. But what happens when a pet is a bit more of a handful than originally expected? And … Continue reading Melissa Cristina Márquez on Support, Connection, and Magic Pet Care
Happy First Week of Black History Month!
With the first week of February comes the first week of Black History Month, a time to celebrate the past, present, and future of the Black community! Be they icons of science, sports, civil rights, music, or everyday people who passed down a lineage of culture, this month is a time to give thanks and … Continue reading Happy First Week of Black History Month!
Happy Valentine’s: Puppy (and Kitty) Love!
Happy February! It’s the season of Puppy Love—and a bit of Kitty Love, too! Between Valentine’s festivities from the Heeler Family, a lovestruck adventure with Dolly Parton’s canine pal Billy, and sweet tales of pets’ faves and forever families, there are plenty of titles to help the little animal lovers in your life celebrate the … Continue reading Happy Valentine’s: Puppy (and Kitty) Love!
