Behind the Book: Davina Hamilton
A few days ago we surpassed 1000 followers on Instagram, so it’s time for a celebration! We’ll feature several authors over the next few days who are partnering with us for giveaways. Up first is journalist and London native, Davina … Continued
Behind the Book: D. Lovelitt
D. Lovelitt is the author of Amina Arnae and Her Poofy Hair. In her debut book for the Amina Arnae series, Amina is upset because her hair looks different from the other girls at school and the boys make fun of … Continued
Slide Into Summer Reading Challenge
Have you ever heard of the summer slide? Educators refer to the loss of knowledge and skills when school is out as the summer slide. Research has shown that children spend less time reading when school is out, which can … Continued
Behind the Book: LaMont Joseph
I had the pleasure of interviewing new author, LaMont Joseph, for our Behind the Book series. LaMont is a Charlotte, NC native and owner of La’Johns Grooming barber shop, as well as C.A.N.S. for Cuts, a nonprofit organization. His first … Continued
15 Diverse Children’s Books that Celebrate Fathers
Father’s Day is this weekend and I thought it would be a great idea to share of list of diverse children’s books that celebrate the amazing bond father’s share with their children. Baby Dance by Ann Taylor and Marjorie van … Continued
Beyond the Book: Baby Loves Gravity
Baby Loves Gravity by Ruth Spiro Book Summary: Ruth Spiro has come up with the most delightful way to share science concepts with the youngest learners. Follow along as Baby learns how to test gravity with his food and … Continued
Legacy Kits by Ignis Review + Giveaway
Today I’m pleased to share our experience with Legacy Kits by Ignis. The recently launched Legacy Kits were created to help parents teach their children African and African American history. The kit included two books, Nelson Mandela: From Prisoner to … Continued
M.U.S.T. Haves When Choosing Books
Recently, I was discussing MBN with a colleague and she asked whether I had certain criteria when choosing books. When I worked as a elementary school-based speech language pathologist, I often used books to support language goals. Books helped to … Continued
Behind the Book: Niyoka McCoy
Today we have our first Behind the Book interview with author Niyoka McCoy. Niyoka is a Georgia native and an English teacher by profession. She’s written four books and we were able to review two of them, My Sister Cami … Continued
Beyond the Book: Freight Train
Freight Train by Donald Crews Book Summary: Does your little one love trains? If so, this book is sure to please. Freight Train features simple illustrations and text to describe how a train carries items from city to city. … Continued