The Children Are Right
When a young girl lives in a time where she can not live out her youth freely and without the limits placed on her by segregation, it is...
Authentically Me...Authentically You
When I was a kid, I played with Barbies much like many young girls today. I had the dolls, dog, house, car and even Ken. Though I played...
International Women's History Day...Wangari
The United States made International Women's History Day a National Holiday in 1975. It is a day when women are recognized for their...
Level Up
It is a new year and time for a fresh start. Many people have made declarations about what they plan to change and have resolved to do....
LIGHTS OUT OR ON
Children and families are so preoccupied with work and technology that sometimes something big has to happen for them to take notice of...
Can Children Change the World? YES!!!!
Alika Turner brings us the story of a young girl named June who sees the world through the eyes of a child with compassion and love. June...
INSPIRATION FROM THE SKY
Ever heard that the sky was the limit? Well what about the moon? In this lovely book, the characters follow the efforts to get the first...
Do You Have a Struggling or Reluctant Reader? This book just might do the trick!!!
It is the month of Halloween, and today's book might be the treat your young reader needs. Jaiden comes from a family of readers, but he...
A Tree of Knowledge
Trees are strong! They have a foundation, roots, they grow, produce fruit and leaves, and yes they even tell stories. Can they produce...
Maybe There Is A Reason
One of my favorite movies is What's Eating You Gilbert Grape. The main character seemed to experience a gamut of emotions, usually angry...
