by Rebecca | Dec 17, 2020 | Educators, Parents
Kwanzaa is a holiday that originated in 1966 to help African-Americans think of their African ancestry. It is based on the East African principles from the Swahili language. Traditionally, Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26-January 1. It is where families feast,...
by Rebecca | Dec 11, 2020 | Educators, Parents
The deaf community has a rich culture. However, their language and experiences are still not fully understood. They have in the past have been called Dummy, Dumb, Disabled, and so much more. Throughout the years, however, thousands of deaf activists have pushed for...
by Rebecca | Nov 30, 2020 | Parents, Wordsmiths
Jacqueline Woodson is an award-winning author who has written stories for young people, teens, and adults for over 20 years. Woodson writes so that “children will see experiences, they will gain empathy and their world will become bigger.” Woodson’s...
by Rebecca | Nov 24, 2020 | Educators, Parents
As we celebrate the Thanksgiving, we can also celebrate Indigenous people who lived in America before America was colonized. With November being Native American’s People’s Month, we wanted to share books with you that celebrates their lives and culture....
by Rebecca | Nov 23, 2020 | Educators, Parents
Tents, chairs, flags, ancestral clothes, and a dedicated circle of Kiowa men and women gathered to honor their ancestral tribe. One by one the dancers methodically moved into the circle to the rhythm of the drums. Left-right-left-right dancers stomped continuously as...
by Rebecca | Nov 8, 2020 | Educators, Parents, Reading Tips
National STEAM Day was November 8th. We are...
