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February 18, 2019 Feature / Reviews

Review: Add This Heartwarming Story To Your Home Library

Aesop once wrote a fable that has the message: there is always someone worse off than you. This book, What

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February 11, 2019 Feature / Reviews

Review: Lily Brown’s Paintings Encourages Imagination

Looking for a relaxing bedtime story? I recommend reading this book, Lily Brown’s Paintings by Angela Johnson, with pretty pictures

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February 5, 2019 Feature / Reviews

Review: When Rosa Parks Went Fishing Offers A Glimpse Of Her Early Years

For Black History Month, I am excited to review this book about a brave black woman named Rosa Parks. A

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February 1, 2019 Feature / Reviews

Review: Young, Gifted And Black Shows Paths To Greatness Start With Childhood Dreams

“Young, Gifted and Black!” Those are the lyrics to a popular song by Nina Simone. Author Jamia Wilson decided to

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January 28, 2019 Feature / Guest Blogs

Guest Blog: Seedfolks Is A Lesson In Understanding Others

Elena Reads: After reading this review by my friend Udit S., age 12, I have added Seedfolks to my list

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January 25, 2019 Feature / Reviews

Review: If Kids Ran The World Focuses On Peace, Kindness, Dreams For The Future

It’s Multicultural Children’s Book Day! This is my kind of holiday because the day is all about bringing attention to

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January 21, 2019 Feature / Reviews

Review: Self Love At Heart Of Thank You, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr!

This is the first book I’ve ever read about someone not liking themselves because of their race. Thank you, Dr.

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January 15, 2019 Feature / Reviews

Review: Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King Introduces Civil Rights Leader To Kids

Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s actual birthday, so I thought it would be a perfect day to review

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January 11, 2019 Feature / Guest Blogs

Guest Blog: Imagination Is Central Theme In Zoe In Wonderland

Note from Elena Reads: My friend Langston J., age 9, read this book and is sharing his thoughts today. I’ve

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January 9, 2019 Feature / Interviews

Interview: Selina Alko Masters Writing, Illustrating Books That Educate

Selina Alko, a Canadian-born author and illustrator, is my interview today. As a kid, she spent summers at a Jewish

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