Children’s Books

Children’s books taking on death, mental illness using images of diverse kids

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J. Dillard’s children’s books represent a new era in the book industry

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Ruby Bridges, desegregation trailblazer, writes kids book

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Tiffany Haddish talks about her first children’s book and the importance of playing ‘make-believe’

Tiffany Haddish has released her first children’s book titled Layla, the Last Black Unicorn, and is speaking out about what
/ May 17, 2022

This Black History Month, teach your children the true story of Juneteenth

It is impossible to talk about the journey to making Juneteenth a national holiday without mentioning Opal Lee. Referred to
/ February 19, 2022

Ashley Bryan, acclaimed children’s author, dead at 98

Ashley Bryan, a prolific and prize-winning children’s author and illustrator who told stories of Black life, culture and folklore in
/ February 5, 2022

13 Books about the Black experience to share with your child this Black History Month

Black History Month is a time to celebrate not only influential Black trailblazers, but also the true meaning of Black
/ February 2, 2022

Tips to make your child a more proficient reader during the holiday break

Parenting during this global pandemic hasn’t been easy. Whether it’s helping our young people readjust to in-person learning or dealing
/ December 21, 2021
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Serena Williams announces first children’s book, dedicates to ‘all little girls’

Serena Williams is releasing her first children’s book. The tennis star announced The Adventures of Qai Qai this week, her upcoming
/ December 2, 2021

Black Santa Claus gets the spotlight in Nancy Redd’s ‘The Real Santa’

When you think of Santa Claus, what do you see? A large belly? A big red coat? A long white
/ November 12, 2021