Book Review: “Why Am I Here? A Child’s Book About Purpose” by Naomi Dunsen-White
As a child, I’m sure you looked around at everyone and everything around you and wondered what it all meant. You asked yourself, “Why am...
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DEBORAH MORTIMER
- Mar 7, 2022
- 1 min
Book Review: “The Famous Ari” by Shanita Allen
If you loved the first three Let’s Go Dreaming books by Author Shanita Allen, then you will love this new book, “The Famous Ari” as well!...
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DEBORAH MORTIMER
- Mar 7, 2022
- 1 min
Book Review: “Andrew Learns About Engineers” by Tiffany Obeng
Engineers! Andrew with Daddy, this time, takes us on an exciting journey to learn all about engineers. Author, Tiffany Obeng...
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DEBORAH MORTIMER
- Feb 9, 2022
- 1 min
Book Review: “Grand Joy” by Kim C. Lee and K. Denise Hendershot
What is Grand Joy? Friends, K. Denise Hendershot and Kim C. Lee (“Night Owl” and “Meet Frankie Jordan”) have joined forces to write a...
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DEBORAH MORTIMER
- Feb 2, 2022
- 2 min
Book Review: "Down South for the Summer" by Patricia Bellamy-Mathis
Ready for a bit of nostalgia? Well if you’ve ever taken a road trip with family or gotten out of the city and "Gone Down South for the...
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DEBORAH MORTIMER
- Nov 24, 2021
- 1 min
Book Review: “Through Our Eyes”, by Sherricka Carpenter Stanley
They say you can’t judge a book by its cover, but in this case you certainly can. Just one look at the cover of Sherricka Carpenter...
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DEBORAH MORTIMER
- Nov 17, 2021
- 2 min
Book Review: "Born on the Water" by Nikole Hannah Jones and Renee Watson
“Born on the Water” by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and award winning author Renée Watson is a poetic free verse...
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DEBORAH MORTIMER
- Oct 29, 2021
- 2 min
Book Review: “Winnie Loves Winter”, by Tiffany Obeng
My favorite season is summer. What’s yours? Well, Winnie’s favorite time of the year is Winter. And in Tiffany Obeng’s (Yes! Another new...
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DEBORAH MORTIMER
- Oct 15, 2021
- 2 min
Book Review: “Andrew Learns About Lawyers” by Tiffany Obeng
Ok. So, author, Tiffany Obeng, is really on a roll. She has churned out another gem!!! “Andrew Learns About Lawyers” is the third...
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DEBORAH MORTIMER
- Oct 11, 2021
- 1 min
Book Review: “Scout’s Honor” by Tiffany Obeng
Uh oh!! When Scout breaks his parents’ lamp, he has two choices: tell the truth or tell a lie. What will Scout do? What choice will he...
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DEBORAH MORTIMER
- Sep 17, 2021
- 2 min
Book Review: “Johari the Great” by Naomi V. Dunsen-White
Naomi-Dunsen White’s, “Johari the Great: A boy, his imagination and a freshly sharpened pencil” is a book that is bound to spark the...
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DEBORAH MORTIMER
- Jul 23, 2021
- 1 min
Book Review: "Let's Go Dreaming into the Stars" by Shanita Allen
Looking for the perfect book to settle your little ones and get them ready for bed? Well look no further. Author, Shanita Allen has...
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DEBORAH MORTIMER
- Jun 23, 2021
- 2 min
Book Review: “Not Quite Snow White” by Ashley Franklin
“Not Quite Snow White” by Ashley Franklin is the tale of Tameika, a talented little girl who loves to sing, dance, act and display all...
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DEBORAH MORTIMER
- Jun 11, 2021
- 1 min
Book Review: “Julian is a Mermaid” by Jessica Love
“Julian is a Mermaid” is a poignant picture book where the story is told just as much through its gorgeous and whimsical illustrations as...
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DEBORAH MORTIMER
- Jun 8, 2021
- 2 min
Book Review: "Mary Had a Little Glam", by Tammi Sauer
Book Review: "Mary Had a Little Glam", by Tammi Sauer
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DEBORAH MORTIMER
- May 27, 2021
- 2 min
Book Review: "I Am Every Good Thing", by Derrick Barnes
Most of the children’s books I’ve encountered that featured a black lead character, the character was a girl. As a proud Boymom and aunt...
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DEBORAH MORTIMER
- May 27, 2021
- 1 min
Book Review: "Wonderfully Made", by Kaitlyn Derosiers & Megan McBryde
Wonderfully Made is written by sisters, Kaitlyn Derosiers & Megan McBryde. This book is a beautiful celebration of family and all the...
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DEBORAH MORTIMER
- May 27, 2021
- 1 min
Book Review: "Kerin Finds Her Beat", by Shanequa Waison Rattray
Have you ever been nervous, yet excited about trying something new? Well in “Kerin Finds Her Beat” author, Shanequa Waison Rattray takes...
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DEBORAH MORTIMER
- May 27, 2021
- 2 min
Book Review:"The Proudest Blue", by Ibtihaj Muhammad
Written by Ibtihaj Muhammad with S.K. Ali and Illustrated by Hatim Ali. The Proudest Blue is a beautiful story of two sisters and their...
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DEBORAH MORTIMER
- May 27, 2021
- 1 min
Book Review: "I Fit IN Just Right", by Sherricka Carpenter Stanley
"Designed to show how we all "fit" in our family, this children's book celebrating the Black Family takes you through the familial...
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DEBORAH MORTIMER
- May 27, 2021
- 1 min
Book Review: "Dreamers" by Yuyi Morales
The bestselling book, Dreamers, by Yuyi Morales is a magnificently illustrated, poetically told celebration of the immigrant spirit and...
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DEBORAH MORTIMER
- May 27, 2021
- 1 min
Book Review: "Eyes That Kiss at the Corners", by Joanna Ho
Joanna Ho’s bestselling book, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners not only has beautiful illustrations but tells the tale of a little girl who...
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DEBORAH MORTIMER
- May 27, 2021
- 1 min
Book Review: Andrew Career Day Series, by Tiffany Obeng
The first two books of Tiffany Obeng's Andrew Career Day series, “Andrew Learns About Actors” and “Andrew Learns About Teachers” are...
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