Posts Tagged ‘Children’s books’
Netflix and teen author create ‘Bookmarks’ series to celebrate Black voices
Netflix is celebrating the Black experience and sparking important conversations about race, representation and self-love with its new children’s show, “Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices.” Marley Dias, a 15-year-old activist, author and founder of the #1000BlackGirlBooks campaign, serves as host and executive producer of the 12-episode series. “Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices” was created to amplify the power…
Read More‘Rolling out’ publisher and CEO Munson Steed creates Black toy and book company
In a world where often not enough children’s books reflect Black children and other kids of color, rolling out‘s Munson Steed is creating culturally relevant products through his new educational enterprise called Playful Genius. Steed, the CEO of Steed Media Group and publisher of rolling out, started his new company to create books, toys, music,…
Read MoreHow publisher Wayetu Moore is writing the pages to her own girl boss story
Queried about what book she is reading, Wayetu Moore, CEO and publisher of One Moore Book Publishing, raised her voice in excitement as she explained she is reading an interesting book called Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire. It takes readers into the idea that education can be used to free the minds of oppressed…
Read MoreComedian Alvin Irby pens ‘Gross Greg’ a children’s book for learning, laughing
Alvin Irby is a leader as an educator, comedian and author. He has made a national name for himself with Barbershop Books – his community-based literacy program that creates child-friendly reading spaces in barbershops for boys 4-8 years of age. Irby is on a mission to improve the literacy rates amongst young African American boys,…
Read MoreCEO Munson Steed pens children’s book, ‘Little Professor Skye – Favorite Things’
“One of the things that I really strongly believe in is that we need to have more girls interested in math, science, and engineering. We’ve got half the population that is way underrepresented in those fields and that means that we’ve got a whole bunch of talent … not being encouraged the way they need…
Read MoreCEO Munson Steed pens children’s book, ‘Little Professor Skye – Favorite Things’
“One of the things that I really strongly believe in is that we need to have more girls interested in math, science, and engineering. We’ve got half the population that is way underrepresented in those fields and that means that we’ve got a whole bunch of talent … not being encouraged the way they need…
Read MoreThe best children’s books for Easter
Looking for a great children’s book for Easter? Whether you’re into the classics like The Easter Story or Pat the Bunny, or prefer a colorful collection stock full of crazy critters like Happy Easter, Little Critter or The Berenstain Bears, we’ve got you covered. For the best Easter books for preschool aged kids to early…
Read MoreAlicia Keys pens children’s book
Alicia Keys promotes first children’s book Singer and songwriter Alicia Keys, who’s expecting her second child with hit maker Swizz Beatz, appeared on “Live With Kelly & Michael” yesterday, Nov. 11, where she revealed that she is releasing a series of children’s books. In the first edition, Blue Moon: From the Journals of Mama Mae…
Read MoreBlack child genius Christopher Isaiah Penn, 4, writes ‘Guess Who, Mr. Dinosaur?’
Christopher Isaiah Penn, a four-year-old preschooler publishes his first book entitled, Guess Who, Mr. Dinosaur? Penn has already had his first book signing. His favorite subject is talking about dinosaurs. He began drawing similarities between the features of dinosaurs and those of other, modern day animals. As he was drawing, he decided to write down his comparisons.…
Read MoreMore than enough books for white children?
On the “A” w/Souleo … A young boy fights bullying while celebrating Basant, a springtime kite-flying festival in “King for a Day.” A group of kids transform their bodies into the letters A-Z in “AFRO-BETS ABC Book.” In each of these picture books none of the protagonists are white—representing a movement aimed at augmenting the…
Read MorePizza Hut launches summer ‘Book It’ program: Book suggestions for kids
Pizza Hut has launched its summer ‘Book It’ program once again. This year’s theme “SPARK YOUR GREATNESS,” challenges kids ages five to twelve to read while on summer break to enhance reading skills such as accuracy and speed. Reading is a vital part of learning for children of all ages, as well as, adults. Become…
Read MoreZiggy Marley writes 1st children’s book
Ziggy Marley, Grammy-winning reggae singer and son of the legendary Bob Marley, has written his first children’s book. Titled I Love You Too, the book was released on the Nook in early January and will be released on hardcover and iTunes on March 7. “This book is close to my heart because it was a spontaneous exchange…
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