My passion for diversity and inclusion is driven by a desire for everyone to have their own voice, whether it be through books, television, or other media. I believe it’s important that all people of all races, abilities, disabilities, genders, etc. are able to see themselves represented and included.
The link to my blog and my other resources are linked in my bio for your convenience.
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More than anything else, I care about connecting people with great books that they love because I believe there truly is a book for everyone.
The link to my blog and my other resources are linked in my bio for your convenience.
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My blog is where I express my creativity and passion for reading, diverse literature, and literacy. I also share book list roundups there too.
The link to my blog and my other resources are linked in my bio for your convenience.
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Open up the #crudgate! Kid lit authors: Show us your beautiful “cruddy” books in the comments. All crud is welcome here!
For context: The current National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature was quoted making this statement in his latest book.
“I have a nagging fear that children’s literature suffers from a slightly higher crud percentage than literature as a whole…maybe more like 94.7 percent of kids’ books are crud.”
#kidlit #kidlitcommunity #weneeddiversebooks
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One of my favorite graduation gifts for kids is a book. I like to give something they can grow with, come back to, and carry into their next chapter.
From Pre-K to college grads, there’s a story for every milestone. These books affirm kids, celebrate them and how far they’ve come and remind them their journey is just getting started.
Enjoy these graduation alternatives to Oh, The Places You’ll Go and let me know if you found something new.
So tell me in the comments…who are you celebrating this graduation season? 👇🏾
#graduationgiftideas #graduationbooks #graduationbooksforkids #graduationseason #picturebooksforkids
If this book list could catch a flight, it’d be headed straight to Jamaica.
With Caribbean Heritage Month coming up in June, this is your sign to start building a book stack that celebrates the beauty, flavor, and rhythm of Jamaican culture.
From the food-filled pages of Granny’s Kitchen, to the everyday island adventures in The Blue Pickup, these stories wrap you up like a warm breeze and a home-cooked meal.
And I couldn’t forget to include real-life icons like Bob Marley, whose music still speaks to generations, Usain Bolt, who turned speed into history, and Olive Morris, who showed us what it means to stand firm in truth and justice..
So if you’re looking for a meaningful way to prepare for Caribbean Heritage Month start here.
You can find this categorized list (and so many more) linked in my bio under my online bookshops.
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I’ve been enjoying reading some of the newly released 2026 children’s books.
These are the kinds of books that make kids feel seen, think, and help spark big and meaningful conversations. Some are just fun and entertaining stories to enjoy.
This list is just a small glimpse of the books I’ve read so far this year.
Book titles featured here:
Pecosita’s Freckly Freckle Face
Ritu and the Sun
102
Prayer Is
You are the Land
Bored
Ramadan Rain
Better Than A Touchdown
Maya’s World
The Umbrella
A Ramadan Night
Just Like Tina
While We’re Here
The Other Side of the Garden
No Way, Wash Day
At the Cookout
The Mother Tree
Navigating Night
Tell me: what’s one of the BEST picture books you’ve read lately? I’m always adding to my stack. 👇🏾
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These Black history coffee table books are beautiful to display and powerful enough to sit you down and teach you something every time you flip a page.
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Which one(s) catches your eye? 👇🏾
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At the Cookout by @ariadelsole has me ready to grab a plate, find my seat, and stay outside ALL day. You can feel the joy jumping off every page in this book.
The kids are outside playing double dutch and hopscotch, the grown folks are deep in Spades, dominoes, and Uno… and everybody’s asking the same question…Is the food ready yet?”
This book is a whole vibe. It’s a love letter to summertime, family, and being together in a way that just feels like home.
If you grew up going to cookouts… you already know. It’s giving: “stay outside till the streetlights come on” energy.
Adding this to your summer reading stack is a no-brainer.
Published by @penguinkids . Ages 4 to 8 and up.
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Lately, I’ve been a little quieter on here and a lot more present in real life.
More reading. More teaching. More writing. More just being.
This beautiful new picture book by Anne Wynter @anne_wynter is a gentle reminder that even in the middle of busy days, there’s magic in slowing down. When plans change, sometimes that’s where the joy begins.
Short, sweet, and exactly what I needed. Have you been craving a slower pace and less noise too? @harperkids
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The month of April is a love letter to books and the librarians who keep the magic going.
From School Librarian Day (April 4th) to Drop Everything and Read Day (April 12th) to National Librarian Day (April 16th) , this month is full of reasons to slow down, pick up a book, and fall back in love with reading.
Swipe for book recommendations that feature:
library joy
books about banned books
books that inspire kids to read and write
Which one(s) are you interested in? 👇🏾
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History just got a whole lot more exciting!
Check out my latest set of 31 beautifully illustrated AAPI history flash cards created with @artish.reader and published by @unionsqandco@wmebooks .
These flash cards introduce visionary Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who’ve helped shape our world. From creative scientists, doctors, and authors to activists, musicians, and groundbreaking athletes; young readers and historians will uncover stories that inspire.
Each card is packed with facts and amazing true tales, and the bonus booklet? It’s full of fun ways to bring history to life with children’s book recommendations, games and activities. These flash cards are great for young historians and the grown-ups who love them.
Available online, at independent bookstores, and at @barnesandnoble stores nationwide.
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