Book Summary: Opal Lee and What it Means to be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth by Alice Faye Duncan is a beautiful blend of the history of Juneteenth and a biography of Opal Lee’s life. The story opens up with a wonderful picnic scene where the children gather around to hearContinue reading “Opal Lee and What it Means to be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth”
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Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome By Kat Zhang Illustrated by Charlene Chua
Book Summary I received a copy of this picture book from Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers in exchange for an honest review. Amy is thrilled when she learns that a new student named Lin has joined her class at school. She tries several ways to make him feel welcome, but Lin stays quiet.Continue reading “Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome By Kat Zhang Illustrated by Charlene Chua”
I Am You: A Book about Ubuntu By Refiloe Moahloli Illustrated by Zinelda McDonald
I Am You Back of Book: In southern Africa, there is a belief called ubuntu—the idea that we are all connected. No matter where we’re from or who we are, a person is a person through their connections to other people. With simple, lyrical text and charming artwork, this lively picture book first published in SouthContinue reading “I Am You: A Book about Ubuntu By Refiloe Moahloli Illustrated by Zinelda McDonald”
Soul Food Sunday By Winsome Bingham Illustrated By C.G, Esperanza
Back of Book: At Granny’s, Sunday isn’t Sunday without a big family gathering over a lovingly prepared meal. Old enough now, our narrator is finally invited to help cook the dishes for the first time: He joins Granny in grating the cheese, cleaning the greens, and priming the meat for Roscoe Ray’s grill. But justContinue reading “Soul Food Sunday By Winsome Bingham Illustrated By C.G, Esperanza”
Dancing with Daddy By Anitra Rowe Schulte Illustrated by Ziyue Chen
Back of Book: Elsie can’t wait to go to her first father-daughter dance. She picked out the perfect dress and has been practicing swirling and swaying in her wheelchair. Elsie’s heart pirouettes as she prepares for her special night. With gestures, smiles, and words from a book filled with pictures, she shares her excitement withContinue reading “Dancing with Daddy By Anitra Rowe Schulte Illustrated by Ziyue Chen”
Saturday at the Food Pantry By Diane O’Neill Illustrated By Brizida Margo
Back of Book: Molly and her mom don’t always have enough food, so one Saturday they visit their local food pantry. Molly’s happy to get food to eat until she sees her classmate Caitlin, who’s embarrassed to be at the food pantry. Can Molly help Caitlin realize that everyone needs help sometimes? My Review: IContinue reading “Saturday at the Food Pantry By Diane O’Neill Illustrated By Brizida Margo”
May Your Life Be Deliciosa By Michael Genhart Illustrated By Loris Lora
Back of Book: Every year on Christmas Eve, Rosie and her mama, tia, sister, and cousins all gather together in Abuela’s kitchen to make tamales and to tell stories. Immersed in Abuela’s rich memories, Rosie learns not only how to make a delicious tamale, but how to make a delicious life, one filled with love,Continue reading “May Your Life Be Deliciosa By Michael Genhart Illustrated By Loris Lora”
A Hundred Thousand Welcomes By Mary Lee Donovan Illustrated By Lian Cho
Back of Book: Welcome, friend. Welcome. There are almost as many ways of making someone feel welcome as there are people on our planet. To welcome another is to give that person and yourself a chance at a new connection, a new friendship, and maybe even new eyes through which to view the world. JourneyContinue reading “A Hundred Thousand Welcomes By Mary Lee Donovan Illustrated By Lian Cho”
Halal Hot Dogs By Susannah Aziz Illustrated By Parwinder Singh
Back of Book: Every Friday after Jummah prayer at the masjid, Musa’s family has a special Jummah treat. They take turns picking out what the treat will be, but recently the choices have been . . . interesting. Week one, Mama made molokhia. It’s perfect for sharing, but gives us molokhia teeth for days! WeekContinue reading “Halal Hot Dogs By Susannah Aziz Illustrated By Parwinder Singh”
Looking for a Jumbie By Tracey Baptiste Illustrated by Amber Ren
Back of Book: I’m looking for a jumbie, I’m going to find a scary one. But Mama says jumbies exist only in stories. So Naya sets out on a nighttime adventure to find out for herself. No such thing, say the friends she makes along the way. But Naya is sure that jumbies are real.Continue reading “Looking for a Jumbie By Tracey Baptiste Illustrated by Amber Ren”
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