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Black history and multicultural enrichment lesson guides designed to help parents meet the legitimate need for inclusive stories.
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Recommended book lists featuring African American history and many joyful aspects of Black culture, including art, music, and poetry.
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I’m excited to share A Place to Belong: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in the Home and Beyond. This guide is for families of all backgrounds to celebrate cultural heritage and embrace inclusivity within their own homes and as they move through their communities.
Gone are the days when socially conscious parents feel comfortable teaching their children to merely tolerate others. Instead, they are looking for a way to authentically embrace the fullness of their diverse communities. A Place to Belong offers a path forward for families to honor their cultural heritage and champion diversity in the context of daily family life.
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I journeyed from a cookie-cutter approach to parenting and education that left my children feeling unacknowledged and invisible to discovering the magic of a culturally rich and inclusive learning environment. Now I’m on a mission to share the resources I’ve developed and discovered for my own children with your family.
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BLACK CULTURE, HOMESCHOOLING, TRAVEL (AND OTHER THINGS FROM MY SWEET, IMPERFECT LIFE)
Pierce Freelon: Artist. Author. Dad.
When I think of whose work I want my children to swim in, Pierce Freelon always comes to mind. He's a GRAMMY® nominated artist, picture book author,...
One Big Open Sky: Black Homesteaders
Without hesitation, I'm boldly proclaiming the novel-in-verse One Big Open Sky as one of my top picks for 2024. In this captivating story,...
Picture Books of Black Musicians
Nearly every genre of American music has been influenced by or has roots in African American music, and these picture books of Black musicians will...
Viva Durant and the Mystery at the Masquerade Ball
Viva Durant is an ordinary teenager who becomes an amateur detective while visiting her grandmother in New Orleans. In the series opener, she...
Warrior on the Mound: A Pitch-Perfect Book Celebrating Negro Leagues Baseball
I'm excited to share Warrior on the Mound, a brand-new middle-grade novel! Today is just a regular day for most, but for the mom of a baseball fan,...
Children’s Books About Black Artists
A few years ago, I shared 17 Picture Books Featuring Black Artists, which are still some of my favorite children's books about Black artists. Since...