As the author of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret., Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Superfudge, and dozens more groundbreaking novels for children and teens, Judy Blume is considered by many to be one of the all-time most influential authors for young audiences. From writing deeply relatable stories and characters to tackling real-life … Continue reading Celebrating the Lifelong Impact of Great Childhood Reads with Selina Alko
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Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed The World (Susan Hood)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed The World, written by Susan Hood and illustrated by 13 female artists, a collection of poetry that celebrates fourteen trailblazing women. Each poem introduces us to the life and work of a remarkable young woman: Molly Williams, the first known female … Continue reading Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed The World (Susan Hood)
The Case For Loving: The Fight For Interracial Marriage (Selina Alko)
Hello, friends! Today’s review is The Case For Loving: The Fight For Interracial Marriage, written by Selina Alko and illustrated by Alko and Sean Qualls, which tells the true story of the family behind the landmark case of Loving v. Virginia. Mildred Jeter and Richard Loving grew up in a small town in Virginia. Both … Continue reading The Case For Loving: The Fight For Interracial Marriage (Selina Alko)
