5 stars A fantastic resource for discussing divorce with children. Simpo shows the ways divorce can affect children’s lives, both the good and the bad, with compassion and understanding. The book does not shy away from the ways divorce can be hard, but also shows why divorce happens and how it can be a good…
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Illustrated by Dapo Adeola 3 stars A sweet picture book about teamwork and believing in yourself. Super Goat Girl’s superpowers aren’t like those of the other supers. But when her teacher is in trouble, will she be able to use them to save the day? I adore Super Goat Girl as a character. Through bravery…
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Illustrated by James Ransome 5 stars A beautiful story of family, hope, and the ties between people and places. Follow the journey of a single rope passed down through three generations and used for a variety of purposes, from clotheslines to jump ropes to practicing knots. The rope joins the family as they experience big…
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Illustrated by Tom Knight 4 stars A delightful rhyming picture book that leans into the cuteness of Halloween rather than the frightening. Told with humor and engaging illustrations, this is such a sweet book. Nicely written. I really enjoyed the rhyme scheme. Great rhythm. I also love the inclusion of baking with pumpkins, not just…
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Illustrated by Chasity Hampton 5 stars A sweet story celebrating hair and the power of words. Selah is excited to show off her newly loc’ed hair at school. But when kids use words like “dreadlocks” to describe her hair, Selah starts to wonder if there’s something scary about her locs. With the help of her…
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Illustrated by Ana Latese 5 stars An engaging and fun resource for learning about various aspects of Juneteenth including its history and cultural significance. The book opens with a great introduction to Juneteenth. From there, different concepts are explored for each letter of the alphabet. The text highlights ways Juneteenth is celebrated, important figures in…
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5 stars A stunning book both for its lyrical exploration of human history and for its magnificent visuals. The book flows through the history of humanity, touching on human’s development of language, art, music, dance, inventions, exploration, medicine, and more. The backmatter contains more information on the history presented on each page, pairing the topics…
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Illustrated by Elle Pierre 3 stars A sweet book about being true to yourself. Everyone has a rainbow inside them made up of everything that makes them who they are. The story encourages readers to let that rainbow shine. Adorable illustrations packed with bright colors and cuteness. Nicely written. Wonderful messages about being yourself, talking…
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3 stars A beautiful collection of poetry that encourages the reader to reflect on the state of the world and their role within it. The poems explore various topics and themes such as politics, spirituality, death, and human interaction. Beautiful, spiritual, and reflective. Goodreads
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Illustrated by Loveis Wise 5 stars A fantastic book that blends the principles of Kwanzaa, Black history, poetry, and breathtaking artwork. Through moving verse, Zoboi takes the reader though time, recounting significant events in American history. The book remembers the joyful and freeing times as well as the dark and violent ones. From the Transatlantic…
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