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 Apprentice is the … [Read more...]
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 colorful illustrations as Cassie flies over her city of Harlem in the late 1930s really … [Read more...]
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 is the epitome of that. Her words are always measured, and she offers great insight into … [Read more...]
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 and raised in Flint, Michigan which has been used as a … [Read more...]
Black History Spotlight | Walter Mosley
Walter Mosley This post may contain affiliate links If you have never heard of this gentleman, but have viewed the movie Devil In A Blue Dress and enjoyed it, then he should be one of your … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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