Hello, friends! Our book today is With My Permission: A Child’s Guide to Understanding Consent, written by Danielle Dowie and illustrated by Edyta Karaban, an important lesson about autonomy for little ones. Even though Baya and Bash are little, they are allowed to make decisions about their bodies, feelings, and belongings - and have those … Continue reading With My Permission: A Child’s Guide to Understanding Consent (Danielle Dowie)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Still Mine, written by Jayne Pillemer and illustrated by Sheryl Murray, a bittersweet look at love, loss, and remembrance. The people we love occupy such special places in our lives, especially in the things we do together. Those moments of splashing in rain puddles, playing at the playground, dancing … Continue reading Still Mine (Jayne Pillemer)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Love is Loud: How Diane Nash Led the Civil Rights Movement, written by Sandra Neil Wallace and illustrated by Bryan Collier, a lyrical, biographical picture book about using love to fight for equality. Born in Chicago in 1938, Diane Nash grew up in comparatively less-segregated world, by family members … Continue reading Love is Loud: How Diane Nash Led the Civil Rights Movement (Sandra Neil Wallace)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Britannica’s Baby Encyclopedia, written by Sally Symes and illustrated by Hanako Clulow, a delightful compendium of basic knowledge for brand new humans. There’s a lot to learn about the world we live in - where does a person start? Encyclopedias have always been a great source of information for … Continue reading Britannica’s Baby Encyclopedia (Sally Symes)
Hello, friends! Our book today is You So Black, written by Theresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D. and illustrated by London Ladd, a glorious celebration of black beauty and pride. The phrase “you so black” is often used to open a taunt or insult, but what is insulting about having black skin? What is insulting about carrying a … Continue reading You So Black (Theresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D.)
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