by Black Authors in Literature are Important The Black community currently faces a huge problem. This problem is only growing worse during the pandemic: Low literacy rates, high dropout rates, and most books in curriculum and schools written by non-Black authors. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), a sector of the U.S. […]
FEAST! Picture Books About Food and Friends Across Culture
by Here’s a list of new and recent picture books that celebrate food and culture. They all highlight people coming together to share delicious dishes and joy-filled cooking adventures. The list includes a book about a new family and how the children experience the different foods of each of their two sets of grandparents. It […]
“I See You”: A Response to Anti-Critical Race Theory
by Critical Race Theory has brought some heated discussions these days. It is important that we know what it is. But it’s also important that we know how to respond to, and deal with, ideas that might be uncomfortable or difficult for those in the room. We are so grateful that Homa Sabet Tavangar is […]
10 Fascinating Facts about Newton, MA
by Welcome to Newton, MA, a fascinating city about seven miles west of Boston. I have lived here for more than twenty years — right over the Mass Pike in West Newton Hills. My husband and I also raised our three children here. Newton, MA is a liberal and wealthy small town. As it turns […]
Celebrating the International Day of Families
by The International Day of Families is celebrated on the 15th of May every year. In general, the day highlights both the cultural diversity and human dignity associated with families around the world. This year, there was a specific focus on how new technologies are impacting family well-being. And rightly so, as we’ve all experienced […]
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