October 2019 Just Like Me Box
This post includes both Amazon affiliate links and referral links. The theme of this month’s Just Like Me Box was Melanin Magic and the box included a powerful poem from Brandi A. Banks, entitled Melanin Drippin’. Melanin Drippin Brown boy…brown … Continued
We Read 1000 Books in 14 Months!
I cannot believe I forgot to share with you all that we completed the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge over the summer!!! With our relocation to Florida happening several weeks later, I failed to make this post. I know, horrible … Continued
Beyond the Book: At the Mountain’s Base
This book was provided by Penguin Random House and Penguin Young Readers for review. Amazon affiliate links are included in this post. Book Summary At the Mountain’s Base by Traci Sorell and Weshoyot Alvitre is a beautiful poem that shares … Continued
Beyond the Book: The King of the Kindergarten
This book was provided by Penguin Random House and Penguin Young Readers for review. Amazon affiliate links are included in this post. Book Summary The King of the Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes and Vanessa Brantley-Newton celebrates the huge milestone of … Continued
5 Reasons Why You Should Be Visiting Your Local Library
While many little ones have been enjoying summer vacation from school since late-May, kids in the DMV have only been out for three weeks. In between all of the outdoor activities and vacations, I’m hoping you’ve also decided to spend … Continued
Easter Egg Language and Literacy Games
I can’t possibly be the only one who is still stepping over Easter Eggs. This post is long overdue, as Easter was almost a month ago. If your household is like mine, maybe you can repurpose some of those plastic … Continued
Beyond the Book: Hair Love
Book Summary Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry and Vashti Harrison celebrates natural hair and the relationship between a father and daughter. Whether she’s wearing it in an afro, puffs, or braids, Zuri loves her hair and her dad affirms … Continued
April 2019 #BooksForYourNook Roundup
In order to share all of the books we post on social media, I’ve decided to start doing monthly #BooksForYourNook roundup posts. Below you’ll find abbreviated versions of each book review, as well as purchase information. When I Pray for … Continued
April Page 1Kids Subscription Box + Giveaway
Today I’m sharing our last Page 1 Kids subscription box as a brand ambassador. I can’t believe how quickly three months went by! April is National Library Month, so it’s only right that this box was library- themed. The extras … Continued
Behind the Book: Hannah Carmona Dias
Happy first day of April! I was super excited last month when I had the opportunity to join the launch team of a wonderful book that’s being released today. We fell in love with Hannah Carmona Dias’ work last year … Continued