The Spanish edition of Yumbo Gumbo is coming to a shelf near you 10/22/2024! El gumbo más delicioso / Yumbo Gumbo is available for pre-order today! The post El gumbo más delicioso / Yumbo Gumbo appeared first on Keila V. Dawson ..read more

What a fun book launch! Lots of moms, grandparents and a dad came to the Yumbo Gumbo storytime at Joseph-Beth Cincinnati. A sibling pair totally understood how big and little siblings relationships work and identified with my characters Annabelle and Beau. All the kiddos and their grown-ups were engaged and they loved the bread basket craft. When a mom asked her son what he planned to put in his basket, he said cars. The post Happy Book Birthday, Yumbo Gumbo! appeared first on Keila V. Dawson ..read more

Especially for Educators: “Using Storytelling to Teach Math in the Primary Classroom” by Keila Dawson The post Using Storytelling to Teach Math in the Primary Classroom appeared first on Keila V. Dawson ..read more

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL:  “Dawson’s text makes a stark, complex topic accessible and comprehensible to younger readers.” VERDICT A compelling picture book that introduces the history of segregation and its impact in the U. S. to young readers.–Hilary Tufo, Columbus ­Metropolitan Lib., Reynoldsburg, OH From a presentation on OPENING THE ROAD, students learn: -the untold story of Victor Hugo Green’s contribution to history, making it a great foray into lessons on equity and social justice for young learners -how to make historical connections from the past text to today -the ..read more

This month’s reading for research post about picture book pairs on the ReFoReMo blog looks at sports, Pride, and 4th of July. This new feature, Perfectly Paired Picture Books posts match mentor texts that represent the diverse audience who read the books we write based on similar story elements. The post 2021 June/July Perfectly Paired PB’s appeared first on Keila V. Dawson ..read more

ALL THE FEELS! Check out this video review of NO VOICE TOO SMALL by Kirsten Williams Larson. Empower youth. They are are our future and our hope. Check out other reviews by Kirsten on her YouTube channel where she dives deep into nonfiction books. Excuse me while I grab a tissue. The post Reviews are coming in! appeared first on Keila V. Dawson ..read more

The October Substack newsletter is live! Teachers and librarians will find news you can use. And there’s another educator Book Bundle giveaway for subscribers. October: Smells like pumpkin spice and book challenges Bookish news, giveaways, a profile of Nancy Churnin, and new mini lesson on sensory language! We are a group of children’s book creatives who write nonfiction and informational fiction books who are also dedicated to supporting teachers, librarians, and students to help them discover ways to use our books with students. Also follow us on Twitter/X @ForGrowingMinds. The post Ki ..read more

YUMBO GUMBO cover reveal today on Vivian Kirkfield’s Picture Books Help Kids Soar blog! Read about and see the photo inspiration behind this story. I also share one of many funny exchanges with my editor during the editing process. Comment to enter the giveaway! Written by moi, illustrated by Katie Crumpton, and published by Charlesbridge, YUMBO GUMBO will be on shelves February 20, 2024. Available for pre-order today! The post Yumbo Gumbo Cover Reveal appeared first on Keila V. Dawson ..read more

I am so excited for you to see the cover of YUMBO GUMBO that will be on shelves February 20, 2024. My friend and fellow author, Vivian Kirkfield, will share it on her blog next week. Stay tuned! The post New book cover reveal coming soon! appeared first on Keila V. Dawson ..read more

I’m thrilled to support the Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2021 campaign as an Author Sponsor. Read reviews on January 29th! From the publisher: “Hungry? Check the Green Book. Tired? Check the Green Book. Sick? Check the Green Book.” In the late 1930s when segregation was legal and Black Americans couldn’t visit every establishment or travel everywhere they wanted to safely, a New Yorker named Victor Hugo Green decided to do something about it. Green wrote and published a guide that listed places where his fellow Black Americans could be safe in New York City. The guide sold like hotcake ..read more