No homework

Somewhere in the world, a classroom like this exist and this is the type of classroom that I want my JohnJohn to belong to.

Family Heirloom…Children’s Story Review Black Mother Goose Book

I was so excited to share this with JohnJohn because its an heirloom of a book.

Story Review Cornrows by Camille Yarbrough….Hair as a Crown

I don’t know how many people will understand me when I say this , but a ponytail is not just a ponytail, a bang is not just a bang, and a haircut is not just a haircut in some parts of the African-American community. Cornrows by Camille Yarbrough illustrated by Carole Byard speaks to the fact that cornrows are more than just a hairstyle.

Giraffes Can’t Dance-Giles Andrea Guy Parker Rees

Photo by Flo Maderebner on Pexels.com Growing up, I was an undeniably, awkward child. I was overweight, wore wide rim glasses; and contained a mouth full of braces. I was terribly shy and when I was around people, I didn’t understand myself enough to be myself. I was dreadfully teased.  At that time, there was...

Last Stop on Market Street my Children Storybook Review

"My husband is a city guy and I am a country girl. We are the perfect paradox of parents for our son. Our backgrounds and perspectives on life shape what we teach and model to our son."

American Dream- A Children’s Story Review for Blue Sky White Stars

The major theme of the story is patriotism; and honestly, as a mother of color, being patriotic is not the first thing that comes to mind when I think of diversity.