tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52147073838805640222024-02-20T05:04:20.772-08:00Reading In ColorA place for highlighting and reviewing books for young people that represent the African Diaspora. Nikitia W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09262199506982307826noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214707383880564022.post-37575509609930535002020-01-07T12:31:00.001-08:002020-01-07T12:50:27.310-08:00Picture Books for the New Year!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Picture books are my absolute favorite type of book for children. I enjoy watching children see themselves represented in beautiful illustrations. If you have witnessed the excitement of a little one making a connection to a book character that looks like them, you know that it is truly a joyful moment. The new year is a perfect time to share new picture books with young people in your life. Take a look at some new titles that are perfect for bedtime and story time reading, coming out in January 2020. Make sure to visit your local bookshop or library to pick up a copy. Happy Reading and Happy New Year!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">The Oldest Student by Rita Lorraine Hubbard</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">1/7/2020</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">The Old Truck by Jerome Pumphrey</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">1/7/2020</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #660000;">1/7/2020</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">Magnificent Homespun Brown by Samara Cole Doyon</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">1/7/2020</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">Bedtime for Sweet Creatures</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">1/14/2020</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">Just Like Me by Vanessa Brantley-Newton</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">1/14/2020</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #660000;">1/14/2020</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">Boxitects by Kim Smith</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">1/14/2020</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">Black is a Rainbow Color by Angela Joy</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">1/14/2020</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">Brown Baby Lullaby by Tameka Fryer Brown</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">1/14/2020</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">Just Like Mama by Alice Faye Duncan</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">1/14/2020</span></b></div>
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Nikitia W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09262199506982307826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214707383880564022.post-5078664625671588842019-12-05T14:55:00.001-08:002019-12-05T14:55:33.987-08:00New Teen Reads for the New Year<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Can you believe that 2019 is almost over? I have already started planning my "to read" list for 2020 and I can tell you that the year is going to be a great one for black children's and teen literature. I'm most excited about a few teen/young adult titles that will release right after the New Year. Check them out below and don't forget to pick up a copy at your favorite local bookshop or library. Happy Reading!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">145th Street: Short Stories</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">Walter Dean Meyers</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">1/14/2020</span></b></div>
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<b style="color: #783f04; font-size: small;">"From the award-winning author of <i>Monster, </i>this [Anniversary Edition] collection of powerful and poignant stories about 145th Street-an unforgettable block in the heart of Harlem- celebrates African-American life in all of its glory."</b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">M.J. Fievre</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">1/14/2020</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">Echo Brown</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">1/14/2020</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">Lamar Giles</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">1/21/2020</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #660000;">1/14/2020</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">Zetta Elliot</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">1/14/2020</span></b></div>
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Nikitia W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09262199506982307826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214707383880564022.post-18784484135435283552019-11-06T14:16:00.000-08:002019-11-06T20:08:42.925-08:00#ICYMI: Fall Reads You Don't Want to Miss<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Fall is finally here and I cannot think of a better time to find new books to share with the young people in your life. What are you excited about reading with them this season? Do you plan to give books as gifts during the winter holidays? Not sure? I hope the recent and upcoming releases mentioned below will inspire you. Happy Reading!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #660000;">I Look Up To...Misty Copeland by Membrino, Anna</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">11/5/19</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #660000;">I Look Up To...Oprah Winfrey, by Membrino, Anna</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">11/5/19</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #660000;">Love and the Rocking Chair by Dillon, Diane</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">10/15/19</span></b><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #660000;">Parker Looks Up by Curry, Jessica</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">10/15/19</span></b><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #660000;">Double Bass Blues by Loney, Andrea</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">10/22/19</span></b><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #660000;">Saturday by Mora, Oge</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">10/22/19</span></b><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #660000;">Happy Right Now by Berry, Julie</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">10/29/19</span></b><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #660000;">Layla's Happiness by Tallie, Mariahadessa</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #660000;">11/19/19</span></span></b><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;"><b>10/15/19</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="color: #660000;">The Forgotten Girl by Brown, Indian Hill</span></b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="color: #660000;">11/25/19</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="color: #660000;">Mia Mayhem vs. the Mighty Robot, Mia Mayhem #6 by West, Kara</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<span style="color: #660000;"><b>11/26/19</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="color: #660000;">Going to Ghana, Ana & Andrew Series by Platt, Christine</span></b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="color: #660000;">12/15/19</span></b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="color: #660000;">Black Panther: Stormy Weather, Book #1 by Baker, Kyle</span></b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="color: #660000;">12/17/19</span></b></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #660000;">The Unstoppable Garrett Morgan by Dicicco, Joan</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">10/1/19</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #660000;">Buzzing with Questions by Harrington, Janice</span></b></div>
<span style="color: #660000;"><b>11/5/19</b></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #660000;">Free Your Mind by Bryant, Jen</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">11/12/19</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #660000;">Exceptional Black Men in Black History by Harrison, Vashti</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">11/19/19</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #660000;">Sheroes: Harriet Tubman by Platt, Christine</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">12/15/19</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #660000;">Sheroes: Cleopatra by Platt, Christine</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">12/15/19</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #660000;">Shuri, vol. 2 by Ayala, Vita</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">9/24/19</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #660000;">The Crossover [the graphic novel] by Alexander, Kwame</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">9/24/19</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #660000;">King Shaka: Zulu Legend by Molver, Luke W.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">10/1/19</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #660000;">By Any Means Necessary by Montgomery, Candice</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">10/8/19</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #660000;">Ordinary Hazards: A Memoir by Grimes, Nikki</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">10/8/19</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #660000;">Light It Up by Magoon, Kekla</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">10/22/19</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #660000;">Naomi: Season One by Bendis, Brian Michael</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #660000;">10/29/19</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #660000;">Girls Like Us by Pink, Randi</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">10/29/19</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #660000;">Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Adeyemi, Tomi</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #660000;">12/3/19</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #660000;">Zora! by Fradin, Dennis Brindell</span></b><br />
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Nikitia W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09262199506982307826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214707383880564022.post-21992777046759478942017-02-22T14:26:00.001-08:002017-02-23T09:43:08.592-08:00For the Love of Poetry<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #783f04;">Earlier this year in January I had an opportunity to attend the American Libraries Association's Midwinter Conference in Atlanta, GA. There, I sat in on a panel discussion featuring author Kwame Alexander and illustrator Ekua Holmes who I both absolutely respect and admire for the gifts and works that they lend to the children's book world. The panel focused mostly on discussing an upcoming release by Kwame Alexander and other fellow writers that focuses on celebrating poets and poetry titled "Out of Wonder". The book is composed of original poems that celebrate poets of many eras. Classic poets like E.E. Cummings and Emily Dickinson, Langston Hughes from the Harlem Renaissance, contemporary poets like Sandra Cisneros and Nikki Giovanni, and even international poets Basho (Japanese) and Okot p'Bitek (Uganda) are just a few of the fabulously gifted poets celebrated in the upcoming release. Ekua Holmes ingeniously takes each original poem and crafts an illustration to represent the text. You may imagine that I was enthralled hearing about the process and what work went into producing this book of poetry. Yes, I was!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kwame Alexander (author/poet) reading his poem "I Like Your"</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #783f04;">Growing up I fell in love with the idea of being a professional poet. I loved the idea of using words in an unconventional way to create a story, a song, an expression of an idea or thought. I found myself keeping a journal of poems in high school and college, but somewhere in adulthood I got busy with life and stopped writing. It seems as if today young people are not being introduced to poetry in the way that I was. When I had a book talk at my library during the summer last year, the teens looked at me with confusion when I stated we would be focusing on books of poetry. They couldn't understand why someone would just want to read a book of poems with no typical beginning, middle and end storyline. After an hour of discussion and digging into books written by contemporary authors the teens walked away excited about the possibility of being poet themselves. It was a successful moment. I thought about this while I listened to Alexander and Holmes talk about how they, like me, want to bring back an appreciation for poetry amongst our young people.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">I am now on a mission to bring back poetry appreciation to youth one verse at a time. Come back to my blog later to learn about my poetry adventures this summer with teens at the library where I work in Queens, NY. I hope that you will return and while you're at it check out some of these recent and upcoming works for middle grades and teen readers that celebrate poetry in both traditional and unconventional ways.</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.huemanbookstore.com/book/9781619635548" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;"><strong>One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance (2017) Grimes, Nikki</strong></span></a><br />
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Nikitia W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09262199506982307826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214707383880564022.post-41341710265800033332017-01-24T16:36:00.001-08:002017-01-25T12:17:14.829-08:00New Reads for the New Year<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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2017 is off to an amazing start with the release of several
books for children, teens and young adults written by black authors. I have been happily bombarded with advanced
reader’s editions and new book releases over the last couple of months and I
absolutely cannot wait to share them with you.
I had an amazing opportunity to meet and sit in on a discussion with
poet/author Kwame Alexander and illustrator Ekua Holmes in Atlanta during the
American Library Association’s Midwinter Conference as well as new YA author Tiffany
D. Jackson. I will gush a little more about
their upcoming titles in a later book review post since I have more of an insight on what inspired their
work. I really hope that you will read
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know. Happy New Year and Happy Reading!</div>
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Nikitia W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09262199506982307826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214707383880564022.post-71097639575133857012016-10-16T14:51:00.004-07:002016-10-21T12:17:54.434-07:00The Genius of Nikki Grimes: an Author Highlight and Book Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #783f04;">Grimes, a poet at heart, has always used her gift of lyrical prose to write stories for children and teens. When I read <a href="http://www.nikkigrimes.com/books/bkwordswithwings.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #783f04;"><i>Word's With Wings</i></span></a>, I was amazed at how she bridged the pages of poetry to create one succinct story about a girl who has a great imagination. Since then I have noticed that several African-American books for children and teens have been released using the same technique. Nikki Grimes is not the first to take on this style, but she did re-energize it. This is why I call her a genius. She sets the stage, changes the game, and opens doors for authors alike to create great works in a similar way.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">It is no surprise the latest book release for young readers by Grimes is superb. Garvey's Choice has received starred reviews by Booklist, School Library Journal, and Kirkus Reviews and I cannot agree more. This novel about a boy who is trying to be comfortable in his own skin is dealing with an identity crisis. His father wants him to be a star athlete, but all Garvey can think about doing is reading books and new inventions. He soon finds his voice through singing and a connection to the late crooner Luther Vandross. Longing to please his father all while dealing with taunting from kids at school, Garvey must make a choice. Does he stay true to himself or try to be what everyone else desires him to be? This book is a winner and sure to touch the heart of those who struggle with "fitting in". </span><br />
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<a href="http://www.nikkigrimes.com/books/bkwordswithwings.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #783f04;">Word's With Wings (2013)</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.nikkigrimes.com/books/bkwelcm.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #783f04;">Welcome Precious (2006)</span></a><span style="color: #783f04;"> </span><br />
<a href="http://www.nikkigrimes.com/books/bkroad.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #783f04;">The Road to Paris (2006)</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.nikkigrimes.com/books/bkdantr.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #783f04;">Danitra Brown, Class Clown (2005)</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.nikkigrimes.com/books/bktalk.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #783f04;">Talkin' About Bessie (2002)</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.nikkigrimes.com/books/bkjaz.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #783f04;">Jazmin's Notebook (1998)</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.nikkigrimes.com/books/bkmake.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #783f04;">Dyamonde Daniel-Series (2009-2012)</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">To read a short biography on Nikki Grimes and to learn more about her work visit </span><a href="http://www.nikkigrimes.com/bookpage1.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">http://www.nikkigrimes.com/</span></a></div>
Nikitia W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09262199506982307826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214707383880564022.post-9502386009878647022016-09-20T08:41:00.000-07:002016-09-27T13:54:32.341-07:00Out of the Darkness and Into the Superhero Light<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="color: #660000;">Growing up I was never into action comics.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I believe that this had to do with being a
girl living in world that seem to only reserve certain type of reading
materials for boys, comics being a part of that group.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even with the Wonder Woman television series
in rotation during my young life, I still wasn’t pulled in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I was a teen I became fascinated with
the X-Men hero Storm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She had brown skin
like me and could kick butt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To this day
X-Men stories are indeed my favorite of all superheroes and it is the only one
that I will spend money on to see in the theater. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I recently did some research to find out just
how many characters are actually black superheroes from popular brands like Marvel,
DC Comics, and a sleuth of others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To my
amazement I found that there are several hundred heroes that live in skin like
mine.</span> </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_black_superheroes" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">Black Superheroes via Wikipedia</span></a></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: "calibri";">I have never
considered myself a comic-fan, but with my new discovery and some new and upcoming
comic book reads that showcase characters of African descent, this may all
change.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been in the dark too long
about black superheroes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am walking
into the light!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check out these recent
and forthcoming comic book releases that will be featured in bookstores near
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on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Marvel’s Black Panther has been
around since the late 1960’s, but the latest stories featuring this hero from
the fictional African nation of Wakanda is written by one of my all-time
favorite authors and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Coates is considered a modern day James
Baldwin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His recent book ‘Between the
World and Me’ has received much praise and also the won the National Book Award
for Nonficiton prize in 2015.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His take on the new era
of Black Panther is refreshing and is filled with plot details that speak about
injustice and change.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Coates has signed
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="color: #660000;"><strong><em><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28871910-luke-cage" target="_blank"><span style="color: #783f04;">Luke Cage: Avenger</span></a></em></strong></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000;">Marvel's Luke Cage first came onto the scene in 1972. He was wrongly convicted and soon becomes a hired hero to fight criminals on the tough New York City streets. Luke has unbreakable skin and can stop bullets without even thinking about it. There is a new Netflix series about the character premiering on September 30, 2016. We hope to see more from this character and spin-offs from this comic book series especially because he has a young child with superhero mate Jessica Jones that is bound to be a superhero themselves.</span><br />
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Girl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is a girl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is a genius.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is a superhero.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>AND she is African-American.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This girl is me!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well except for the superhero part…and the
genius part...OK well, you know what I mean.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lunella Lafyette is struggling with the "newness" of being a pre-teen all while trying to
deal with her superhuman powers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When a
device she created accidentally opens up a vortex to the pre-historic <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>past she encounters Devil Dinosaur and that is
when the journey begins.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>#2 in the
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">This post is to celebrate the amazingly gifted illustrators that often find their names missing from conversations, therefore overshadowed by authors or those who focus on the written word. Illustrators are often forgotten or left out of
articles, panels, social media alerts, book discussions, and other platforms that
promote and discuss books.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is not
to say that illustrators are not mentioned at all in these platforms, but I
often find that they are not given their proper praise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check out some of our favorite children’s
books illustrators below.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We want you to bask
in the color, style, and feeling of their work so enjoy a few samples of what these
illustrators are gifted with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each listed
illustrator’s name is linked to their website or another where you can learn more about them,
their work, and even buy a canvas or two.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="color: #783f04;">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued a
press release sharing the completion of the <em>Freedmen’s Bureau</em> digital indexing
project they sponsored, making the records available that were collected
following the civil war and the emancipation of enslaved persons in the U.S.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The records of the <a href="http://www.archives.gov/research/african-americans/freedmens-bureau/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #783f04;">Freedmen’s Bureau</span></strong></a> provide a glimpse into the stories of those freed and their families.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Millions of slaves across the country were
“freed” as a result of the 13<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> amendment in 1865 and the government
set out to aid black citizens who were expected to go out and make a life for themselves
after being held in bondage for more than 400 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This would be later known as the
reconstruction or the reconstruction era. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reconstruction resulted in the election of
blacks in political offices and provided land ownership opportunities to some,
but it was short lived and lasted for only 15 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Little is widely known about this period in
American history and it is especially hard to find nonfiction or fiction books
for young people that address the topic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We went on a hunt to discover what is available for this audience. The
list is inclusive of books that directly address reconstruction or the pursuit
of freedom and equal rights following the civil war by lesser known heroes. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We hope to expand the list in the future as
more titles are released.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> If you would like to read the press release announcing the project completion of the Freedman’s Bureau project take a look here: <a href="http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/historic-freedmens-bureau-project-completed" target="_blank"><span style="color: #783f04;"><strong>Freedmen's Bureau Project</strong></span></a> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "calibri";"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25261696-poet?from_search=true&search_version=service" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #783f04;"><em>Poet: The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton</em></span></strong></a> Tate, Don</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "calibri";"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20792642-reconstruction" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #783f04;"><em>Reconstruction: Outcomes of the Civil War</em></span></strong></a> Schefelton, Kirsten</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "calibri";"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18766356-the-reconstruction-era" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #783f04;"><em>The Reconstruction Era</em></span></strong></a> Latta, Susan M.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "calibri";"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1034931.I_Thought_My_Soul_Would_Rise_and_Fly" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #783f04;"><em>I Thought My Soul Would Rise and Fly</em></span></strong></a> Hansen, Joyce</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "calibri";"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25664556-the-first-step" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #783f04;"><em>The First Step: How One Girl Put Segregation on Trial</em></span></strong></a> Goodman, Susan E.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "calibri";"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/272343.Show_Way" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #783f04;"><em>Show Way</em></span></strong></a><em> Woodson, Jacqueline</em></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04;"><strong>It can be hard to keep up with all of the new books that are released each year for young people. We have you covered. Here are a few book releases that you may have missed that represent young people and/or were written or illustrated by persons of African descent. Each title listed is linked to <em><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">GoodReads</span></a>, </em>a site that includes reader reviews and links to find books in your local library, bookstore, or online book seller.<em> </em>Happy Reading!</strong></span><br />
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Growing up as a young person I never actually saw an Ali fight, but I knew exactly who he was and how much he meant to the black community in America and around the world. I often heard his famous one line comments and phrases from family members, friends, and entertainers on television. "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee..." "I'm so mean, I make medicine sick." "I am the Greatest..." His infectious spirit was undeniable and everyone took notice. Ali was not only great in the ring, but he was a champion for civil rights for black persons and was not afraid to stand tall, strong, and outright against anything that opposed this. The man formally known as Cassius Clay took the entire world by storm with his fists, footwork, and fight for good will to be done to all, especially those who were treated unfairly on the North American shores. Although we are posting about this great man just after his death, we know that this is a perfect opportunity to introduce him to young readers who may be interested in knowing more about who he was with the gloves on AND off. Check out our book suggestions for young and older readers below. Each link is connected to <em><strong><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></strong></em> where you can find a full description of the title.<br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7336957-muhammad-ali" target="_blank"><span style="color: #783f04;">Muhammad Ali: The People's Champion (2009) Myers, Walter Dean</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/476047.I_Shook_Up_the_World" target="_blank"><span style="color: #783f04;">I Shook Up the World: The Incredible life of Muhammad Ali (2003) Ali, Maryum</span></a><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13151249-muhammad-ali" target="_blank"><span style="color: #783f04;">Muhammad Ali: The King of the Ring-<em>a Graphic Novel</em> (2012) Helfand, Lewis</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20759551-ali" target="_blank"><span style="color: #783f04;">Ali: An American Champion (2014) Denenberg, Barry</span></a><span style="color: #783f04;"> </span><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7902897-muhammad-ali" target="_blank"><span style="color: #783f04;">Muhammad Ali: I Am the Greatest (2010) Mickols Jr., John</span></a><br />
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When I entered my years as a young adult I was hard pressed to find books with characters that looked like me and shared my experiences. I read classics by Dickens, Greek Mythology, and whatever my teacher(s) assigned for me to read. During my sophomore year in college I took a women's literature class and discovered Maya Angelou, Edwidge Danticat, Alice Walker, Toni Morrison, Gwendolyn Brooks, and Jamaica Kincaid (If you do not know these authors please do yourself a favor and find out more about them). My world view was changed by these gifted writers and I sank into each of their works. Although I enjoyed the new experiences with books and reading I still felt a bit removed from some of the deeply emotional and intense storylines. I still hadn't discovered titles that spoke more to my experiences and interests as a young adult. Young Adults today in many cases do not have this problem. For quite some time now the young adult book world has been experiencing an explosion. In more recent years, books with characters of color are starting to slowly become mainstream although there is still more work to do regarding this. I recently read a few young adult titles with African-American and Latino leading characters that are not placed in the publishing box of the same overused themes. You know...civil rights, gangsta life, and hip-hop. Do not get me wrong, there is room and space for these kinds of books and I have read my fair share of them. It is refreshing though that these recent reads deal with a host of topics: real world experiences, imaginary beings, tough political issues, and even explore the paranormal world. These books have received much deserved attention and I hope that we will continue to find more titles with characters of color that explore the possibilities. One of the best things about YA fiction and non-fiction is the ability to crossover into the interests of older adults. The next time you go into a library or a bookstore and want a good read do not hesitate to visit the Young Adult Section; you may find a few surprises. Let us know what YA books you have read by leaving a comment below. <br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22292486-x" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><strong>X (2015)</strong></span></a> by Ilyasah Shabazz<br />
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I could not put this narrative about Malcolm X's life as a young person down. The author, one of Malcolm's five daughters, eloquently wrote from his perspective blending both reality and embellished facts to fill in the gaps of lost history. Readers will find themselves witnessing intimate and private moments of the young man's life who would one day become one of the most important figures in civil rights justice for African Americans. Malcolm experiences the lows and highs of life while trying to find his way in a world that has dealt him a bad hand. Late nights at the local club, traveling back and forth to Harlem for a good time, sleeping with a white woman (in the 1940's), and playing the numbers game...Malcolm has done it all, so how does he find his way to becoming a minister and leader in the Nation of Islam? If you like narrative nonfiction and biographies I would suggest this book. You will not be disappointed.<br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21490991-the-boy-in-the-black-suit" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">The Boy in the Black Suit (2015)</span></a></strong> by Jason Reynolds<br />
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Matt doesn't have an easy life. Like many teenagers, he is resilient despite his circumstances. His mother died, his father is an alcoholic, and he witnesses tragedy and death regularly now that he has a job in a local funeral home. When he meets Lovey his life seems to take a turn for the better. In this coming-of-age novel Jason Reynolds digs deep into the trials of a young life and gives us the good, bad, and the ugly of being a teenager when your life isn't sugar-coated and always filled with sunshine. The rawness of this book is one that I can appreciate because it tackles real and hard to talk about issues. <br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20517379-how-it-went-down" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">How it Went Down (2015)</span></a></strong> by Kekla Magoon<br />
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I will admit that I haven't actually ready this book yet, but it is on my 'To-Read' shelf. It is highly appropriate for this post so I am sharing it. Staying right on target with the state of our nation regarding law enforcement and black persons Magoon has written a story ripped out of the headlines. A young black teen is gunned down by an older white male and the community cries out for answers. The book takes readers on a journey of ups and downs to find answers about what really happened on that fateful day. This book received a Coretta Scott King Award honor so it must be a good read.<br />
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<span id="goog_1548749042"></span><strong><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22295304-shadowshaper?from_search=true&search_version=service" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Shadowshaper (2015)</span></a></strong><span style="color: #b45f06;"> </span>by Daniel Jose Older<br />
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This was a surprising read for me. I do not usually find fantasy fiction enjoyable, especially if it includes the paranormal world. The teenage female protagonist in this novel is being haunted by strange figures that seem to find her wherever she goes. She cannot help but to think that these experiences are connected to a family secret regarding her grandparents. The gift of art and graffiti has been passed on to her and she must decide to use it to fight the forces that are against her or join them. Set in Brooklyn, NY during the 90's Older integrates language and scenes straight out of that era to bring to life a suspenseful story that even had me waiting on the edge of my seat for the revealing end.<br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25387142-between-the-world-and-me" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Between the World and Me (2015)</span></a></strong> Ta-Nehisi Coates<br />
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Between the World and Me is my absolute top read for 2015. Written as a letter to the author's teenage son, this book reaches the heart and mind with stories about love, loss, injustice, and the state of our nation. Toni Morrison was quoted saying this book is "required reading" and I believe that someone else said that Coates is the James Baldwin of our generation. I completely agree! This book is honest; it challenges readers to think about our world view as well as how we react to and respond to how black persons in America are treated by those in power and those who want to be in power. The letter is so eloquently written and I cannot begin to truly express the power of it. If you read no other book this year read this one. <br />
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<strong><a href="http://tanitasdavis.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Tanita S. Davis</span></a></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #b45f06;"><a href="http://walterdeanmyers.net/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Walter D. Myers</span></a><span style="color: #b45f06;"> </span></span></strong><br />
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Nikitia W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09262199506982307826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214707383880564022.post-51991031008565027112015-11-12T13:37:00.002-08:002016-06-17T08:16:56.966-07:0028 Days: Moments in Black History that Changed the World<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We live in a country and world that still struggles with why we celebrate Black History during an allotted time of year. Listening to colleagues and peers over the years that do not share my ethnic background, I find that they feel separating our history to be celebrated is unnecessary and actually arrogant in thinking that "we" should have our own month to publicly acknowledge our accomplishments when no other groups do this (this is actually not true i.e., Women's History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month). My answer to their position is this: celebrating black history during one month is something that I wish we did not have to do, but because our contributions and accomplishments fail to adequately be included in mainstream media and academic textbooks <b>We Must have Black History Month</b>. I know that it is a little early to discuss something that will take place in February, but planning ahead will not do any harm.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21469057-28-days" rel="nofollow" style="color: #b45f06;" target="_blank">28 Days: Moments in Black History that Changed the World</a></span></b><span style="color: #783f04;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;"></span></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #b45f06;">28 Days</span></b><b><span style="color: #783f04;"> </span></b>is a beautifully illustrated timeline of significant events in black history. The author eloquently uses quotes, poetic prose, and even eulogies to convey the moments highlighted in the book. Inquisitive readers will appreciate the short biographies and "more information" snippets that that are used to extend the learning experience. What I like most about this book is the diversity within black history that the author and illustrator capture to share with readers. Lesser known moments are featured in this work as well. Educators and parents can read one event each day of February with young learners or read it in one sitting if time permits. This was an enjoyable read for me and I hope it is for you too. Enjoy and Happy Reading!!!</div>
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Nikitia W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09262199506982307826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214707383880564022.post-56735759393368093922015-10-07T13:58:00.000-07:002015-10-08T14:01:09.247-07:00The Search is Over, but it is not the End<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I was an avid reader as a young person. I could often be found sitting in my room with my nose in a book drowning out the external sounds as I traveled to places both real and imaginary. As I think back to my favorite books by Charles Dickens classics and my all time favorite mystery series Nancy Drew, I realize that I have no memory of reading about fictional characters that looked like me. It is important that all children see people that look like them in leadership roles, being productive citizens, and especially in books when so much of their education is surrounded around them. Now children’s literature has surely changed much since I was younger and includes more characters that represent ethnicities that can be found around the world. African-American characters are so much more present in children’s books today, but it is often hard to find them in public and school libraries. </div>
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At the start of the summer I was determined to find a book series for young readers that would present a character that represented what I was as a child. A girl with brown skin, kinky hair, a spunky attitude, smart, respectful, and possessing self-pride is who I was and still am today. I found several book series’ that I just have to share with you. I hope that you or the young reader in your life will find themselves in the books as well.</div>
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After reading this you may say, “Hey, what about books that have black boys as main characters?” Don’t Worry I haven’t forgotten about how important this is for them too. Stay tuned for a blog post about series for boys.<br />
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I am not posting my own reviews of the series' here, but I am linking them to Goodreads.com for descriptions and reader ratings.<br />
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Nikitia W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09262199506982307826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214707383880564022.post-88453338433914689672015-06-07T21:16:00.001-07:002015-06-08T13:36:23.283-07:00Brown Girl Dreaming (a follow up from 5/26/15)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Woodson's autobiography about her childhood hit home for me. I thought of the stories that my mom shared with me about her life as a young person growing up in the 60's and 70's. She spent so much time with her grandparents and lived in different regions of the country and the world due to her father being in the Air Force. All of these experiences added to her adulthood and made for great entertainment as me and my siblings would sit in anticipation for a silly or even serious story about her childhood during family time. Brown Girl Dreaming reminds me of those moments that I shared with my mom. I hope to one day do the same with my own children or a class full of young people expressing tales of hope and loss. It is amazing how this book inspired me to dream for myself and it may do the same for you. Happy Reading!!<br />
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Nikitia W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09262199506982307826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214707383880564022.post-2955590158989038592015-05-26T15:49:00.000-07:002016-05-13T08:52:55.753-07:00I am too a Brown Girl Dreaming<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Girl Dreaming</i>. I was immediately
transported into the Woodson family as the author eloquently writes about her
life growing up as a child of the north with southern roots. I related greatly to the stories of taking
fried chicken and peaches on the road that grandmother had prepared for the
long ride back to the north after spending free-spirited summers in the
south. Although the era was before my
time, I am not far removed from the memories of my grandparents playing an
integral part in my growing up. My
favorite moments in the book are the experiences that Woodson has when she is
around her extended family sitting at their feet soaking in all that she could
helping to define who she is as both a Woodson and Irby (paternal and maternal last names). Stories told of the past and life advice for
the future seem to be the very thing that creates a brown girl dreaming. Woodson's story is so similar to my own and I too see myself as a brown girl with a dream. I can’t wait to finish the title and share
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Nikitia W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09262199506982307826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214707383880564022.post-30260048866041605952015-05-21T14:30:00.002-07:002016-06-17T08:19:08.164-07:00The Crossover is a Game-Changer!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Several weeks ago I finally had an opportunity to buy a copy of Kwame Alexander's <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18263725-the-crossover?from_search=true&search_version=service" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>The Crossover</b></span></a>. I was immediately drawn in by the use of poetic flow that connected each page and chapter like a lyrical tune with fun rhymes and basketball inspired terms. The twin athletes in the story are like most teenagers. They deal with school drama, girl drama, and drama at home as they seek to be so much like their former pro-ball father, yet desire to be identified as individuals. This novel is certainly one that will not be easy to put down for even a quick break. When I finished the last page I was overwhelmed with emotion and wanted to start from the beginning so that I could once again go on the journey with the characters experiencing their ups and downs, their joys and pains. <br />
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If you either appreciate basketball, coming-of-age stories, tales about life, love, and loss, or all of the above you will absolutely want to read <i>The Crossover</i>. Alexander did an extraordinary job creating a novel that young readers and adults alike can enjoy. This book is perfect for the reluctant male reader. If you know one, buy this book for them and read aloud the first page...trust me they will be hooked!<br />
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Be sure to check out the <a href="http://readingncolor.blogspot.com/p/awards-and-honors.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Awards & Honors</b></span></a> page on this site to find out more information about the <a href="http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/aboutnewbery/aboutnewbery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Newbery Award</b></span></a> won by Kwame Alexander for this esteemed title. <br />
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Nikitia W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09262199506982307826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5214707383880564022.post-42083731214287269242014-12-28T13:28:00.001-08:002015-05-21T14:38:37.304-07:00From Passion to Purpose<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">In the Spring of 2014, I had an opportunity to visit Italy for the Bologna Children's Book Fair. The fair takes place annually for publishers, authors, illustrators, and other interested parties to network, view new and upcoming books, and participate in workshops. As a student in a Library Science program with a strong interest in children's literature, you can likely imagine how overwhelmed I felt as I walked the exhibit halls filled with tables and displays covered with children's books from almost every country in the world. It was absolutely amazing to see books in their native language beautifully covered with colorful and interesting artwork unlike anything that I had seen before. </span><br />
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Although I enjoyed my time ooohing and aaaahing at the book displays, I had an academic purpose for being there. My assignment was to use the experience and information gathered from the fair to discuss the 'Representation of Africa and Persons of African Descent in International Children's Literature' (a topic that I chose on my own). Walking through each exhibit hall took me on a global journey as I turned the pages of books from Australia, China, France, Canada, Guatemala, Argentina, and every place in between. The publishers' displays were extravagant, with busy workers discussing trends and deals, and not willing to give much attention to an inquisitive student. I decided to start with countries outside of those in the continent of Africa so that I could focus on the level of authenticity in the content and artwork used by non-African nationals. I was thoroughly disappointed to only find a few countries that had books with brown characters, and represented the African continent without the use of jungle environments and wild animals. </span><br />
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Near the end of my search I ventured to the small display area consisting of six African nations. The displays were nothing to write home about and the visitors taking a look at what they had to offer was minimal. However, that did not stop the publishing representatives from being so willing to share their works with me. I had the opportunity to interview a representative from the nation of Togo and another from Ghana. During my interview I discovered that the African presence not being authentically represented or even represented at all was something that they too noticed and wanted to do something about. They sought to change the perception of their countries and its citizens by producing works that all children would love. I browsed comic books, adventure tales, coming-of-age stories, biographies, and a host of other genres that included brown faces while visiting the small exhibit area. I was amazed! First by the level of work that was represented and second by the fact that many exhibit visitors seemed to notice. I knew then that my purpose for being at the event was not simply for an academic assignment, but to fuel my passion for sharing children's literature that included black and brown characters with the world. The lack of representation of brown characters is not just a U.S. problem, but a global problem. I am a firm believer that if you want to change the world that you start with children's literature. Introducing them to a variety of races and nationalities represented in an authentic way in books can help to broaden their world view and hopefully lead to a more tolerant world. </span><br />
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I may not be able to change the world on my own, but I hope that highlighting children's books about and by persons of African descent will be a start. Thank you for taking time to share in this journey with me.</span></div>
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