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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!...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
Mar 7, 20221 min read
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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...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
Mar 7, 20221 min read
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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...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
Feb 9, 20221 min read
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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...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
Feb 2, 20222 min read
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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...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
Jul 23, 20211 min read
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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...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
Jun 23, 20212 min read
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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...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
May 27, 20211 min read
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Read Alouds: Fun? Or Infringement?
Read alouds on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok and Youtube, may sound like a fun idea, but did you know that...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
May 27, 20212 min read
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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...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
May 27, 20211 min read
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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...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
May 27, 20212 min read
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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...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
May 27, 20211 min read
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Here's How to Engage A Young Reader While Reading a Story Together
Reading time is a special time where children can learn to grow both intellectually as well as emotionally. Engaging a young reader...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
May 27, 20211 min read
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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...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
May 27, 20211 min read
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May 27, 20210 min read
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