Last week, I defined the term and described how colorism personally impacts my family on a regular basis, and I promised a booklist. The feedback...
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Podcast: How to Diversify Your Classic Literature Library
"In the past, a lot of focus was put on being "color blind," but now that we know better, we want our children to have "color-full" experiences, and...
Soul Food: Picture Books About Cooking and Family
To say that food is important to my extended family would be an incredible understatement. Food is the undercurrent of all of our activities and a...
Video: Pros & Cons of Classic Books
Last week, I had the chance to chat with my new friend Katie Chancellor from Learning Through Literature, and it was so fun! We discussed the pros...
A Bouquet of Brown: African American Picture Books With Kids Just Being Kids
When selecting titles for our bookshelves, I search trusted lists, read reviews, and listen to the recommendations of friends – both old and new....
Heritage Packs: Adding Color to Your Curriculum
It's no secret that most homeschool curricula is lacking in...well...color. There is certainly room for many lesson plan providers to grow in that...
Chapter Books: Black Boys Having Fun
Because I was a girl mom first, my boys inherited shelves full of chapter books featuring black girls. I took care to add picture books featuring...
Book Review: Tobe by Stella Gentry Sharpe
If you follow me on Instagram, you recently saw a photo of my son sleeping with a book in his arms. Maybe that's a common occurrence in your home,...
Mirrors & Windows: When Living Books Are Not Enough (Video)
A mirror is a story that reflects your own culture and helps build your identity. A window is a resource that offers you a view into someone else’s...
My Favorite Resources for Finding Diverse Books
I've been wanting to write this post for a long time, but my fear of forgetting someone kept me from moving forward. Everyone is in planning mode...
Chapter Books: Black Girls Just Being Kids
I recently received a comment asking for chapter book recommendations for a book club of girls in 2nd-5th grade. The mom said that what she wants...
To Read Aloud, or Not Read Aloud, That Is the Question
"Amber, you seem to have plans to read several of these African American early modern history books aloud. Aren't your older kids supposed to be...