Hello, friends! Our book today is Your Life Matters, written by Chris Singleton and illustrated by Taylor Barron, an empowering and inspiring book for young black readers. The world can be an intimidating and downright frightening place to grow up black. From the headlines on TV and the internet to the suspicious looks and treatment … Continue reading Your Life Matters (Chris Singleton)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Little Sleepy Solar System, written by Dr. John Hutton and illustrated by Doug Cenko, a delightful board book inspired by the author and illustrator’s previous work, Sleepy Solar System. Time again to meet the eight (maybe nine?) planets of the solar system, this time as they go about their … Continue reading Little Sleepy Solar System (Dr. John Hutton)
Hello, friends! Our book today is A Song of Frutas, written by Margarita Engle and illustrated by Sara Palacios, a heartwarming love letter to family and Cuban culture. The young narrator opens the story by enthusiastically recounting the delights of visiting her Abuelo and helping him sell frutas - fruits - in the marketplace. When … Continue reading A Song of Frutas (Margarita Engle)
Hello, friends! Hispanic Heritage Month begins today, and to kick things off, we’re reviewing Nuestra América: 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States, written by Sabrina Vourvoulias and illustrated by Gloria Félix. This collection of mini-biographies, published in partnership with the Smithsonian Institute’s Latino Center, features thirty Americans of Latin descent - immigrants … Continue reading Nuestra América: 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States (Sabrina Vourvoulias)
Hello, friends! Our book today is I Miss Your Sunny Smile, written by Deb Adamson and illustrated by Anne Zimanski, a tender board book about finding your way out of a bad mood. A mother says to her forlorn-looking child, as they watch the rain through the window, that she misses his sunny smile. She … Continue reading I Miss Your Sunny Smile (Deb Adamson)
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