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Reading Traumatic Stories

My family likes to purchase bookish gifts for our fellow bookworm friends, and sometimes my kids want to snag a little swag for themselves as well....

Alma Thomas: Black Artist Spotlight

Books, Field Trips, Homeschool

Alma Thomas (September 22, 1891 – February 24, 1978) was an African American artist and teacher who lived and worked in Washington, D.C. and is now...

Writing Forewords for Special Books

Books

One of my favorite opportunities as an author is writing forewords for special books, and I especially enjoy working with publishers who are...

Teaching Kids About HBCUs

Books, Race

I love teaching kids about HBCUs. I don't need a special reason to celebrate the beauty of historically black colleges and universities, but...

Slavery at The Hermitage

Field Trips, Homeschool, Race

Andrew Jackson was known as "The People’s President," but of course, it depends on which people you’re talking about.⁣⁣ Last week, we spent time...

Teaching Historical Truths

Homeschool

I recently had the honor of being interviewed about teaching our children historical truths by The Learn + Live Letter blog. They asked me to share...

Book Club Notes: Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World

Books

I lead a book club for boys ages 8-10 in our local homeschool support group, and we recently read Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World by...

Finding Good Books on Biblioguides

Books, Homeschool

People often ask me where I find the books that I read with my kids, and the best answer is "here, there, and everywhere," but I do have a few...

Juneteenth Books for Kids

Books

I'm totally pumped about Juneteenth National Independence Day because our favorite community event is back in person after two years of virtual...

A Place to Belong is Here!

Books, Homemaking, Homeschool, Race, Travel

I'm so excited to announce that my book, A PLACE TO BELONG, has officially launched! Many thanks to all of you who preordered, those who have...

Join My Book Launch Team!

Books

I’ve got some exciting news: It’s almost time for my first book to be published! It’s called A Place to Belong: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in...