According to the American Library Association, in 2020, 273 books were targeted for censorship in public libraries, schools, and universities. Censorship can take many forms, including removal from a...
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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...
I was 20 years old on September 11th, 2001, and like many people, I remember exactly where I was when it happened, and exactly when I heard about it from the person sitting next to me in my music...
“Mom, what’s climate change?” This question from my middle son stopped me in my tracks. Truth is, I don’t know a whole lot about climate change. I know it’s real. I know it’s awful. But...
Our world has been shaped by the contributions of many great scientists over the centuries, both male and female. However, because of cultural biases, the contributions of women have not always been...
We are in our 19th (?) day of COVID-19 quarantine, and my older kids are getting a bit restless. When school work is over, they immediately want to jump over to video games or social media -- and...
Over the past few years, more and more books have started to come out about strong girls and women. And it's awesome! There are so many excellent books about both amazing women in history and smart,...
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...
Most of us know that Rosa Parks was arrested in 1955 for refusing to move to the back of a public bus in segregated Alabama, starting the Montgomery Bus Boycott. But what else do we know about...
Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in the Jewish faith. Also known as the Day of Atonement, it is often observed with prayer, fasting, and asking for forgiveness for things that may have hurt...
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. It is a two-day celebration marked by the blowing of a shofar, the eating of apples and honey, and a time of reflection before the celebration of Yom Kippur ten...
Halloween is one of the most anticipated holidays in our household! My kids love picking out costumes, trick-or-treating with friends, and, of course, eating candy! You may also enjoy these...
One thing I've wanted my boys to know from a young age is that both boys and girls are awesome, smart, and strong. That's why I'm intentional about what we read; I want my children to learn about...
The first day of school is an exciting time for all kids, so we should have first day of school books that show all kinds of kids staring school! You may also enjoy these Diverse Early Chapter...
All over the world, all different kinds of moms raise children. While the methods they use might be different, the love they have for their children is universal. You may also enjoy these 20 books...
Fall is my favorite season, and I love reading about fall with my kids. There are hundreds of picture books about the autumn season, but not many that feature children of color in their...
Best Styles, Deals, and More Main Image Courtesy of Levi Strauss. What is Beyond Yoga? The company known as Beyond Yoga believes that an active lifestyle is yours to define, and...
I have always been a voter. The main reason I've always voted is because my parents always voted. From an early age, they stressed to me how important it was to vote in every election, no matter the...
When I was a kid, the definition of a family seemed to be pretty rigid -- mom, dad, and children. Some kids I knew had stepparents, but basically, I thought all families followed the same...
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...
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...
