Hair Love ABCs by Matthew A. Cherry, illustrated by Vashti Harrison Publisher: Kokila, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Format: Hardcover Age Range: 0 – 3 Grade Level: Preschool Disclaimer: I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.  As always, all opinions expressed are my own ..read more

Are you looking for a list of the best children’s books for Mother’s Day? Mother’s Day.  It’s the one day of the year when many people pay tribute to that one person who gave you life – your mother.  And while every day can be Mother’s Day, I love the idea of having one holiday set aside to honor moms.  Amidst the demanding schedule of modern day life, Mother’s Day is the most opportune moment to tell your mom what she means to you ..read more

Often called the “Father of Ice Cream”, Augustus Jackson is credited with inventing a better way of making ice cream.  He also figured out how to make it stay frozen longer.  His “secret” ingredient? Rock salt. Yes, Augustus Jackson revolutionized the ice cream making process we know today. His sweet legacy still lives on. Augustus loved to cook, and he often made entire meals for his family. At the age of twelve, he used his extraordinary cooking skills to support his family ..read more

This year, I’ve decided to announce forthcoming books on a month-by-month basis instead of creating a huge ultimate list. Longer lists become obsolete whenever publishing dates are shifted (which happens often). Below you’ll find a list of diverse children’s books publishing in January 2023 sorted by different age categories. I hope you’ll find this list helpful when looking for book recommendations for your home, school, or public libraries. Feel free to share in the comments which books your looking forward to checking out.  ..read more

How do you teach your children or students about geography and geographical terms? Reading geography themed children’s books can help kids understand the concept of maps and globes. These books can also help children locate different countries, oceans, and major landmarks easier. Introducing young children to geography and geographical terms is a wonderful way to learn about how our communities, cities, towns, and neighborhoods work. Check out the list of books below that have geographical terms in the title ..read more

Welcome back to another Winning Wednesday!  Today we’re giving away  copies of All the Places We Call Home written by Patrice Gopo, illustrated by Jenin Mohammed. For this giveaway, I partnered with our friends at WorthyKids, a children’s book publisher and division of Hachette Book Group. Five (5) lucky winners will each receive a copy of the picture book.  See the rules for entering listed below.   Check out the synopsis for the book ..read more

Synopsis Twelve powerful sound clips from Black leaders amplified by bold illustrations and background facts illuminate pivotal moments of Black history in America. With the touch of the button, hear impactful quotes spoken by inspiring Black Americans in primary source audio files. Aimed at children ages 6 and up, a succinct profile of the speaker alongside an explanation of the significance of the quote and moment provide the context for each audio clip ..read more

I know it’s July, but I’m already thinking about all of the holiday picture books I’m excited to read and share! One of our family’s favorite ways to celebrate the holiday season is to cuddle up and read lots of wonderful Christmas and holiday themed picture books. This year, there are some fun diverse holiday themed books publishing.  From Rosh Hashanah to Diwali to Thanksgiving to Christmas (and more!), the multicultural/diverse books on this list include recommendations for readers ages 4 to 8 and up.  ..read more

I’m so excited to join in the fun with my very first blog post for Top Ten Tuesday!  Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. When you think about summer, what kind of things come to mind ..read more