I first learned about Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) and the calavera icon when I moved to the United States. In Puerto Rico, we celebrate All Saints Day, and All Souls’ Day. This happens to coincide with the popular Día de Muertos celebrated in the United States, Mexico, and many other countries across the world. I …
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. Department …
4 Spectacular New Children’s Books Written by Black Authors Read More »
Do book awards matter? Having chaired a book award committee, I admit I’m biased, but I contend that they do matter. Book awards single out titles that excel at their craft, that carry important messages, that touch the soul. Awards offer not only prestige but credibility, showing the world that experts recognize the achievement of …
The Sydney Taylor Shmooze: A Mock Award Blog for Jewish Children’s Books Read More »
Support diverse books with Multicultural Children’s Book Day! Sign up to be a book reviewer for this highly anticipated annual event. All in all, it’s an easy, fun way to promote diverse children’s literature. January 28, 2022, marks the ninth year of this fantastic worldwide event. Find all the details below! Support Diverse Books: #ReadYourWorld …
International Day of Peace is a day established by the United Nations to strengthen and focus on the ideals of peace and to encourage non-violence throughout the world. This year’s theme centers on recovery for a more equitable and sustainable planet. In this post, I offer books that center on connecting our daily lives and …
