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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Our March Page 1 Kids box arrived just in time to usher in spring! The themed box featured a cute Let Love Grow daisy kit, flower stickers (which Maya put all over her face 😂), and the book Lola Plants … Continued
Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly & Laura Freeman Book Summary Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly and … Continued
This February, I wanted to compile a list of picture books that would be appropriate for ALL children to read throughout Black History Month. These books feature heroes, hidden figures, and special moments that deserve to be highlighted. February 1 … Continued