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...
Category: Picture Books
Every January, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We often want to reduce Dr. King to inspiring quotes we can repost on social media, but he was so much more than an inspired...
I've been aware of Kwanzaa for years, but it wasn't until the kids and I dove into learning about other cultures that I truly understood what made the holiday special. The word Kwanzaa is Swahili for...
I received several emails in my inbox this year, all asking the same question -- "Can you recommend books with a black Santa Claus?" Sadly, there aren't that many children's books out there that...
Our family celebrates Christmas, but I also feel it's important to learn about other cultures and traditions. And of course, when we want to learn something new, we turn to -- books! That's where the...
Diwali (also called Dipavali) is the Hindu festival of lights. It signifies the victory of good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. It is celebrated with lights, feasts, fireworks, gift-giving,...
