“We live with the hope that as she battles to remake herself, South Africa will be like a microcosm of the new world that is striving to be born.” ~ Nelson Mandela Located at the tip of … Read More
“We’ll be friends forever, won’t we, Pooh?” asked Piglet. “Even longer,” Pooh answered.” One of the most important things we can teach our children is how to be a good friend. From making a friend at a … Read More
The Girl Who Saved Yesterday written by Julius Lester, illustrated by Carl Angel The Girl Who Saved Yesterday tells the story of Silence. The young girl was cast out by her village because she tried to find her dead parents. … Read More
Author Spotlight: Faith Ringgold Author, Artist, Educator, Civil Rights & Women’s Rights Activist African American artist and author Faith Ringgold was born in 1930, in Harlem, New York. As a child she suffered from asthma and had to … Read More
Music is my daughter’s biggest passion! Even as a baby she always got super excited when we put music on. As soon as she was able to clap her hands, she’d do so enthusiastically, especially to songs from Bob … Read More
Pakistan (“Land of the Pure”) is a South Asian country bordered by India, Afghanistan, Iran and China. It is unique among Muslim countries in that it is the only country to have been created in the name of Islam. A movement for independence … Read More
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2023! Named after the first Latina librarian at the New York Public Library, the Pura Belpré Award was established in 1996. It recognizes #ownvoices writers and illustrators whose work best portrays the Latinx culture in an outstanding work … Read More
June is Immigrant Heritage Month! Throughout the month, the diverse heritage of the United States as a nation of immigrants is celebrated. A great opportunity to teach all children empathy and kindness towards new immigrants with these touching multicultural … Read More
The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage written by Selina Alko, illustrated by Sean Qualls and Selina Alko The Case for Loving tells the true story of Mildred Loving and Richard Perry Loving, and their three … Read More
UPDATED MAY 2023! 19th of June is Juneteenth! Also known as Juneteenth Freedom Day, it commemorates the abolition of slavery in Texas, and more generally the emancipation of enslaved African Americans throughout the Confederate South. On June 19th … Read More