Botham Jean. Sandra Bland. Philando Castille. Alton Sterling. Tamir Rice. Eric Harris. Michael Garner. Michael Brown, Jr., Adam Toledo. George Floyd. Brionna Taylor. These names represent just a...

Growing up, I learned about a few African-American women in school: Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks. These three women have made important contributions to our society, but there are many...

"There are no trains in this story!" This was my youngest son's reaction when I brought home a stack of books about the Underground Railroad. My boys quickly learned, however, that while this...

The Declaration of Independence states, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that...

Think back to the black history you learned about in school. What's the common theme? Oppression. We learn about the history of the oppression of black people, from slavery to the civil rights...

I have a confession: I hate winter. I don't like snow. I don't like cold weather. My kids, on the other hand...they LOVE winter. As soon as Thanksgiving is over, they're checking for snowflakes...

The world of children's literature is as vibrant and exciting as ever! Every year, countless new books are released that capture young readers' imaginations and take them on wild adventures. 2022 was...

As soon as the calendar turns to December, my boys are ready to count down to Christmas. I love the countdown, too, and what better way to do it than with a diverse collection of Christmas...

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I have always been a voter. The main reason I've always voted is because my parents always voted. From an early age, the stressed to me how important it was to vote in every election, no matter the...

There are millions of history books for kids out there -- but very few children's books about LGBTQ+ history. You may also enjoy these LGBT+ YA Books! 2019 marked 50 years since the...

Nowruz is the Persian New Year and is celebrated on the vernal equinox. It is a time for family, friends, and feasting. Nowruz has been celebrated for over 3,000 years and its traditions are rich and...