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
March Page 1 Kids Book Subscription Box
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
Beyond the Book: Hidden Figures
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
February Page 1 Kids Book Subscription Box
Last month we were chosen to complete a three-month term as a brand ambassador for Page 1 Kids Book Subscription Box. The brand piqued my interest some time ago on Instagram. Based on the child’s age and interests, a box … Continued
28 Picture Books ALL Children Should Read This Black History Month
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
Beyond the Book: Be a King
Be a King: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dream and You by Carole Boston Weatherford Book Summary Be a King: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dream and You by Carole Boston Weatherford encourages young children to be a King in … Continued
3 Literacy Activities To Keep Busy Over Winter Break
Many parents have their preschoolers home from school over the winter break. Now that all of the Christmas presents have been opened, you may be looking for some fun (and inexpensive) literacy activities to keep your little one busy that … Continued