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Checkout this season’s list for 5 books & tons of ideas worth discussing! (click on a title from the numbered list below to view that book) 1. Daughter Drink This Water by Jaiya John Do an online search of this book and you’ll quickly realize you landed on a gem! According to the publisher, “Daughter Drink … Continue reading Fall 2020 Booklist
Now more than ever it is important that educators, across the nation, are acknowledging the experiences of their Black students and the families they come from. For instance, Dr. Joy Degruy - in her book Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome (2017) - notes the importance of symbolic imagery in and understanding the preeminence of relationships when … Continue reading 2020 Educator’s Guide: Acknowledging the Black Experience
So let me start with Just Mercy does end on a happy, feel good note. That's important, especially in today's climate, because more often than not stories related to this topic leave you frustrated and feeling hopeless..... and we all know "hopelessness is the enemy of justice" 😉 Which brings me to my first thematic … Continue reading Recently Watched: Just Mercy (2019)
I read all sorts of books! I especially enjoy realistic fiction & stories about the African diaspora. Other genres I can appreciate include: thrillers & mysteries, conspiracy, and more recently personal development books. Some of my favorite authors include: Edwidge Danticat, Asha Bandele, Ezra Jack Keats, James Patterson, and Dan Brown. Left to Right: Edwidge … Continue reading The Books I Like
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats is a classic! It’s about a Black boy named Peter who wakes up to learn it snowed overnight. Peter excitedly heads out into his neighborhood for a day of fun in the snow. With Peter, Keats creates an inquisitive and adventurous, young character who's relatable to young readers. … Continue reading A Legendary Classic: The Snowy Day
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