There are a lot of scary stories on the news right now, which can rightfully raise a lot of questions and fears in young readers. And while it may be tempting to shield kids from the frightening realities of the world, it’s not a sustainable solution. This is where books like Eden's Light, written by … Continue reading EDEN’S LIGHT (Jessica McKay, illus. by Jestenia Southerland)
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Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez & Her Family’s Fight For Desegregation (Duncan Tonatiuh)
Hello, everybody! Today's book is Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez & Her Family's Fight For Desegregation by Duncan Tonatiuh, the true story of the Mendez family's fight to desegregate California public schools. When Sylvia's father uses his life savings to move his family to a new town, he is thrilled with the promise of … Continue reading Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez & Her Family’s Fight For Desegregation (Duncan Tonatiuh)
If I Ran The Zoo (Dr. Seuss)
Summer Reading Day 48: Today was a busy day, but we managed to squeeze in our book, If I Ran The Zoo by Dr. Seuss. So.... I had not read this book in a very long time, but we just got a new copy of it at the library. So I thought, who doesn't love … Continue reading If I Ran The Zoo (Dr. Seuss)
