Book Reviews | Here Wee Read- Part 9

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Wedding Book for Kids: The Ring Bearer by Floyd Cooper

A Book of Bridges Here to There and Me To You (A Book Review)

Mrs. McBee Leaves Room 3 (A Book Review)

The Banana-Leaf Ball: How Play Can Change the World

Thunder Underground by Jane Yolen (A Book Review)

Breaking the Sickle: A Snippet of the Life of Dr. Yvette Fay Francis-McBarnette

My Brown Baby: On the Joys and Challenges of Raising African-American Children

Fidel Creations: Amharic/English Bilingual Board Books for Kids

My Kicks: A Sneaker Story by Susan Verde (A Book Review)

You Are Three by Sara O’Leary (A Book Review)

Over and Under the Pond by Kate Messner (A Book Review)

Work Pause Thrive: How to Pause for Parenthood Without Killing Your Career + A Giveaway!

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Creativity is about to take center stage, and you’re invited! Join Audible for Crayola Creativity Week from January 27 - February 2, 2025 for a free, week-long celebration dedicated to inspiring creativity in students, educators, and families. #ad

Here’s what you can expect: celebrity read-alouds, exciting activities and creators from all walks of life including authors, dancers, musicians, athletes, and NASA experts.

Plus, Audible knows that audiobooks are amazing creativity boosters, so they’re gifting a grand prize to winners of Crayola’s sweepstakes: The Audible Story Studio. It’s a mobile creativity cart packed with Audible memberships, tablets, headphones, art supplies and more. Note: You must opt-in to enter for a chance to win the sweepstakes and daily prize packs.

Are you ready to bring the magic home? Audible is offering a free 2-month trial right now. Click the link in my bio to get started. #audible #crayola #AmazonInfluencer

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✨GIVEAWAY! ✨Here’s your chance to win two all of the books featured here courtesy of our friends at @sourcebookskids.

UPDATE: This giveaway is now CLOSED.

Enter to win these fantastic books for your home or school library just in time for Black History Month to enjoy all year long.

Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Follow @hereweeread and @sourcebookskids
2️⃣ Tell me in the comments if you will keep, gift, or donate these books if you win.
3️⃣ OPTIONAL: Share this post in your stories for an extra entry!

One (1) winner will be chosen the evening of Monday, January 20th. Open to all U.S. residents due to shipping costs. Good luck!

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It’s my book birthday times two! 🥳

Today two things published from me:

1. A picture book entitled Black Joy illustrated by @lhaizamorena published by @quartokids.

2. A beautiful set of Black Hiatory flash cards written by me and @artish.reader and illustrated by @artish.reader, published by @unionsqandco @wmebooks.

You can find both wherever books are sold.

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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is a name kids should know because she’s making history and inspiring us all. Here are three cool facts about her that you’ll want to share with young readers:

1️⃣ She’s the first Black woman on the Supreme Court. Yep, Justice Jackson made history in 2022. She shows us that hard work and staying true to yourself can break barriers.

2️⃣ She was a storyteller before she became a justice. As a child, she loved reading and writing stories, even winning speech and debate contests.

3️⃣ She’s a working mom. Justice Jackson juggled law school and parenting her daughter. She’s proof that you can chase big dreams while raising a family.

Justice Jackson’s story reminds children and adults to dream big and stand tall, no matter the challenges.

Did you learn something new about Justice Jackson from this post? 👇🏾

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Are you looking for a screen-free way to keep the kids entertained AND get their creative juices flowing over winter break? #ad

Lately, our family has been loving the @audible x @crayola collection. My kids are enjoying listening to stories like Are You Afraid of the Dark? and Margarita in the Spotlight while coloring and creating their own fun scenes from the stories.

These screen-free activities allow my kids to listen to stories, and get super creative together. It’s the perfect way to spark their imaginations and spend quality time together.

Oh, and did I mention Audible is offering a 2-month free trial?

Head to the link in my bio to start your family’s listening adventure today! #audible #crayola #AmazonInfluencer

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History just got a whole lot more exciting!

Check out my forthcoming January 2025 set of 31 beautifully illustrated Black history flash cards published by @unionsqandco.

These flash cards introduce visionary Black Americans who’ve helped shape our world. From creative scientists and inventors to fearless activists, brilliant artists, and groundbreaking athletes, young readers and historians will uncover stories that inspire.

Each card is packed with facts and amazing true tales, and the bonus booklet? It’s full of fun ways to bring history to life with children’s book recommendations, games and activities. These flash cards are great for young historians and the grown-ups who love them.

Available online, at independent bookstores, and at @barnesandnoble stores nationwide.

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A couple of days ago, my husband and I went on a date night experience the magic of MJ the Musical at the Bushnell Theater @thebushnell in Hartford, CT.

This incredible show takes you on an unforgettable journey through Michael Jackson’s legendary life, from the Jackson Five days to his rise as the King of Pop.

But trust me, it’s those final 10-15 minutes that’ll leave you absolutely buzzing. It feels like you’re at a mini concert, dancing and singing along to MJ’s greatest hits like Thriller, Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ and more. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the man behind the music. Grab your tickets before they’re gone. This show is only in town for a limited time now through December 15th.

Have you seen MJ the Musical yet?

Thank you, @ryanmarketing and @thebushnell for the opportunity.

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