Review: Mabuhay! Is a Fascinating Read That Combines Filipino Culture With An Action-Packed Fantasy
Mabuhay! by Zachary Sterling is a compelling, action-filled graphic novel that tells the unique story of a Filipino family whose
Review: New Picture Book Proves All Names Are Beautiful
My name is Elena and it is pronounced EE-LAY-NA. But sometimes in school during the first few weeks, or when
Review: Ezra Jack Keats Offers Powerful Message In Goggles!
A lot of people have heard of The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats – but besides his most popular
Guest Blog: You Won’t Want To Put Down This Mystical Tale
Note from Elena: 12-year-old Frances M. loves books a lot! A few weeks ago, she reviewed Ella Enchanted. Now, she’s
Review: Will Smith’s Book About Fatherhood Reminds Me Of My Dad, Brother
If you spend a lot of time with your dad, you might like this book by actor and singer Will
Review: Juneteenth For Mazie Is A Celebration Of Freedom
Today is Juneteenth, or June 19th. The day in 1865 that all black people who were enslaved in America were
Review: The Day The Crayons Quit Will Make Kids Laugh And Think
What would you do if all of your crayons wrote you letters saying that they were going on strike? Purple
Book Lover: Life Skills Coach Writes Fable About Finding Purpose
I am excited to be interviewing my cousin, fellow book lover, Fletcher A. Davis. He is a life skills coach
Review: I, Too, Am America Symbolizes Hope For Equality
“We all bleed the sameSo tell me why, tell me whyWe’re divided.” Those lyrics from the song “Bleed The Same”
Review: Black is Brown is Tan Shows We Are All The Same
Today is Loving Day, the day we celebrate when the U.S. Supreme Court decided interracial marriage would be allowed. It
Review: Olympic Medalist’s Book Is About Being Proud Of Who You Are
Olympic Bronze Medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and S.K. Ali artfully write The Proudest Blue about hijabs, and being proud of who
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