This week the spotlight is on children’s books featuring African-American ballerinas. Why choose books about African-American ballerinas? First of all, because there are a lot of great reasons to read diversely. Secondly, because a lot of good things can come … Continue reading
Today we’re featuring photographer, food writer, and restauranteur Chris Caldicott’s book World Food Alphabet, which was just re-released in paperback. World Food Alphabet starts with a breathtaking color photograph of bright orange apricots laid out to dry against the dramatic … Continue reading
Have you heard the big news? It’s time for the second annual Multicultural Children’s Book Day: Celebrating Diversity in Children’s Literature being held on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. The co-creators of this event are Mia Wenjen from Pragmatic Mom and … Continue reading
Quietly, stealthily Ninja Mouse: Haiku, written and illustrated by J. C. Thomas, creeps into your heart. It isn’t easy to know what to expect when you see the cover of this book. The fierce mouse in the ninja garb and … Continue reading