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When We Say Black Lives Matter

Saying that black lives matter doesn't mean that other lives do not. We ALL matter.

In this lyrical picture book, a Black child’s parents explain why Black Lives Matter through poetic prose. Readers see the child go from birth to graduating from school in the beautiful collage-style illustrations.

While some elementary aged children will be able to read this book independently, I think it may be best suited to be read with a grown up to explain some of the context. For example, explain some of the history from the past as well as present-day examples in an age-appropriate way.

“Little one, when we say Black Lives Matter, we’re saying Black people are wonderful-strong. That we deserve to be treated with basic respect, and that history’s done us wrong. . . .”

Recommended for ages 6-9 and up.

Have you read this one yet?👇🏾

The direct #affiliate link to purchase is in my bio and in today’s stories. #whenwesayblacklivesmatter @candlewickpress #maxinebenebaclarke

Book Pumpkin

Being on bed rest means lots of reading, sleeping, mixed in with a little crafting. Today’s bookish craft was making book pumpkins. How did I do? 👇🏾

P.S. My knee isn’t broken, just swollen and badly sprained. Thanks for all the prayers and support! -xoxo

#halloweenbookstagram #halloweenbooksforkids #halloweenbooks #milaandthemonsters

I Will: A Book of Promises

What will you do to help make this a better world? #ad

This picture book challenges readers to try and keep a book of promises to themselves as best they can.

Can you be kind to others and kind to yourself? Can you promise to tell the truth and do what’s right even when it’s hard? Will you promise to help those in need?

There are a total of 13 promises included in the book and space in the front for children to write their name.

I Will: A Book of Promises publishes today and is available wherever books are sold. Ages 4-7 and up. Published by @clarionbooks @versifybooks @juana_medina #iwillabookofpromises 📸: @itsabrammoore

Let's Give Back!

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day and we are honored to be partnering with @AmericanIndianServices. #ad

AIS is dedicated to helping Native Americans have access to quality education, while still preserving their culture and honoring their heritage. Their mission is to provide free educational programs for Native American children and financial assistance for those in pursuit of a college degree.

**All day today, with each product purchased on the Mighty Kind website, @mightykindkids will be donating $1 to AIS. Every dollar raised will help a Native American child go to STEM Summer Camp!**

With the recent success of the Mighty Kind Radicalize Kindness t-shirt campaign in partnership with @KindCotton, Mighty Kind was also able to donate bundles of their anti-bias kids series to ten Title VI schools recommended to them by AIS.

For an extra timely read, check out the Mighty Kind Home Issue which spotlights Indigenous Peoples of North America or the Inventions Issue exploring all sorts of STEM adventures.

If you’re looking for a great initiative to support for Indigenous Peoples’ Day, please consider supporting @mightykindkids and their goal to raise at least $500 for @americanindianservices. #indigenouspeoplesday #mightykind #mightykindkids #indigenouspeople #americanindianservices #partner

PRAYERS PLEASE!

FRIENDS, I AM IN THE HOSPITAL.

I fell while putting books away on a high shelf in my daughter’s room. I banged up my knee pretty bad and my body went into shock for about 10 minutes. My teeth were shattering and I had chills.

My quick thinking children called my husband right away and he was home by my side within minutes. I don’t think my knee is broken, but I’m not 100% sure right now.

Of course I’d get injured putting away books…of all the ways I could get hurt, books are the culprit. So fitting.

I will go quiet on here for a bit as I rehabilitate my knee. You will see me posting some scheduled sponsored content because bills still need to be paid. Thank heavens for planning ahead and having content ready to go in case of emergencies like this.

Thank you in advance for your prayers. I’ll post updates in my stories.

Be well friends. Keep reading and stay safe.

-xoxo

Charnaie

The Old Truck x West Elm

Y’all!! I am SO excited and inspired by this amazing collaboration between The Pumphrey Brothers @wjpumphrey @jpumphrey and West Elm Kids @westelmkids. #gifted

Jerome and Jarret Pumphrey are the author illustrator duo behind the popular picture books The Old Truck and The Old Boat.

With this collaboration, they’ve taken the amazing illustrations from the picture book The Old Truck and turned them into beautiful products produced by @westelmkids. We were gifted a copy of the book, a cozy quilt, and a set of stamps.

This collaboration is confirmation to me as a creative to keep dreaming big and to keep going. I am SO proud of these two Black brothers for overcoming the roadblocks that often stop Black creatives from reaching luxury brands like West Elm @westelm.

Thank you, @westelmkids @westelm for this collaboration which allows consumers like me and the people in my community to connect with and appreciate The Pumphrey Brothers and their pieces.

Let me know in the comments what you think of this collaboration. Have you read The Old Truck or The Old Boat yet? 👇🏾#theoldtruck #theoldboat #thepumphreybrothers #theoldtruckxwestelm #westelmkids #westelm

BOO-k Face Friday

Happy #bookfacefriday from Gustavo, The Shy Ghost. This is another one of our favorites to read this time of the year especially for Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) which will take place on November 1st this year.

Have you read this one yet? 👇🏾#bookface #diadelosmuertos2021 #gustavotheshyghost @candlewickpress #bookfacelicious #bookfacemagazine #bookpile #shelfielicious #hereweereadbookface