Sherri Smith Sherri L. Smith is the award-winning author of YA novels Lucy the Giant, Sparrow, Hot Sour Salty Sweet, Flygirl, and Orleans. Her bestselling novel, The Toymaker’s…
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The Houseful Reads
Black History Spotlight | Faith Ringgold – Artist
One of my favorite books to read to Nathaniel when he was younger was Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold. The…
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Black History Spotlight | Sharon G. Flake – Author
You ever connected with someone online and just know that they are a great person in real life? Sharon Flake…
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Black History Spotlight | Christoper Paul Curtis
Christopher Paul Curtis This post may contain affiliate links The second oldest of five siblings, Christopher Paul Curtis was born…
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Black History Spotlight | Walter Mosley
Walter Mosley, author, has written some of the best mysteries you’ve probably never read, and this is the year you should start.
Black History Spotlight | Jacqueline Woodson
Jacqueline Woodson, a resident of Brooklyn, NY, has penned several books for children across the age scale. Often times writing from things that have touched her heart personally, or just wondering how a story would play out in general, she has something for each level of child in your household to enjoy.