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I recently shared my 2019 Holiday Picture Book Guide. I shared over 30 books with you that were written by authors of color, featuring...
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Holiday Picture Book Guide 2019
It's time to grab some books for the book-loving people in your lives! Ya'll know I am obsessed with books, especially books that feature...
What ALL Families Should Look for When Choosing a Private School
There are a number of reasons why your family may be considering a private school. I taught in one for twelve years and was surrounded by...
Teachers, are you lying to your students?
Have you ever finished teaching a unit or a lesson and thought, Well, that was awful? Yeah, me too. After having this thought one too...
It's Time for a Change
After writing my book, For the Quiet Black Girl: Trying to Find Her Voice in a Predominately White Space, I shifted my mindset and felt I...
6 Places to Find Discounted and Diverse Children's Books
I love books. I love getting books for my kids and reading to them at night. I love buying books for myself. I love buying books for...
"Oh my gosh he's Black!"
Two years ago, when I was teaching fourth grade, the students had the opportunity to interview and chat with a graduate of the school who...
Dear Private School Black Girl
Dear Private School Black Girl, How are you doing? Have you made any friends? Are you participating in class? Can you be you when you...
Give Yourself Grace
When I wake up in the morning I’m exhausted. When I go to bed at night I’m exhausted. I don’t wake up in the morning refreshed and...
A Letter to First Year Teachers
I was a teacher for twelve years. When I first started teaching I was enthusiastic and eager to learn everything and anything that I...