These YA Mystery/Thriller novels are must-reads for 2022! I’ve said this a few times, but I’m extremely jealous of the variety of Young Adult novels available today. I remember as a kid jumping straight from middle grade to adult novels because of the lack of books available. On this list, you’ll find ghosts, murder, and…
At the beginning of the year I always start fresh with a brand new book list. I usually add new releases of course, but my favorite books to add are books I wasn’t able to read the previous year. So I created this list to help you create a great reading list for 2022! These…
Almost a month ago, I got a chance to go to Houston for a cultural event of a lifetime. Some dope bloggers in Houston invited bloggers from all over the United States to share with us some of their favorite Black businesses. The event started Friday afternoon and was jammed packed with activities until Sunday…
Are you ready for some Black Girl Magic? Check out these Fantasy novels featuring Black girls. I know I would have loved the fantasy genre much more had these books been available when I was a kid. There is a mix of Young Adult and Middle-Grade novels on this list. Enjoy these novels all about…
If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I started training for the Dallas BMW Half Marathon in late July. It’s been a challenging journey, and now that I’m towards the end, I wanted to share some of my long-distance running must-haves. These things have helped make my long-distance running experience safer and more comfortable. Body Glide–…
I wish these young adult novels were available when I was a teen. Honestly, there are so many diverse YA novels available now, I’m extremely jealous. While there is still room for improvement, finding diverse characters in young adult novels isn’t as hard as it was 20 years ago. Here are a few books I’m…
Diversity matters! It is important that kids not only see themselves in books but that they see others. This booklist will help add diversity to your classroom or home library. I will update this list as I find more books! Follow me on Instagram to get updates and ideas for other picture books! If there’s a book…
If you’re looking for a diverse group of middle-grade books (books geared for kids in upper elementary to middle school), then this is the list for you! The characters in these books are from all around the world and allow readers to experience a variety of cultures! I will update this list as I find…
Are you looking for picture books for Women’s History Month? Then, this list of diverse picture books is perfect for you! What makes this list special is that many of these women aren’t well known and their stories need to be shared. Many of us currently benefit from their hard work and sacrifices. These women…
The 2020-2021 school year was my first year teaching first grade. I’ve always taught upper elementary or middle school. The first thing I’ve noticed is how hard it is to find nonfiction picture books for lower elementary students. Especially books that highlight leaders in Black history. If you’re here you’ve probably run into the same…
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