You believe that Black Lives Matter. You are non-Black. You don’t know what to say or do. So start here.

by Liz Gumbinner | Doing Good, Tips + Tricks

We have spent more time listening than talking this difficult weekend. But I woke up this morning knowing I want to make it perfectly 100% clear where Kristen and I stand: Black Lives Matter. Black Lives Matter. Black Lives Matter. This was originally posted on...

7 outstanding, important Black History month Twitter threads to read right now.

by Liz Gumbinner | Kids

We’ve honored Black History Month in various ways here over the years, and in particular, we’ve shared  lots of  children’s and YA  books —  even the tough ones — that help us teach our kids, and inspire important conversations at home....

This inspirational heroine poster supports classrooms in more way than one.

by Liz Gumbinner | Doing Good, Art + Decor

We all fell in love with artist Karen Hallion’s “She Series” empowered heroines poster last year, which featured some of our favorite fictional badass ladies (plus Eliza Hamilton). This week, she announced a brand new limited-edition poster in the...

Remembering Toni Morrison: Here’s her complete list of novels. Pick one up today.

by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Adults

The passing of Toni Morrison today at the age of 88 is a serious gut punch to me. I think a lot of writers — and readers — are feeling it in a very personal way. I was first introduced to the Pulitzer Prize and Nobel Prize-winning author by my English Lit...

3 new books for kids that make you proud to be American

by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Kids

With July 4th coming, up, this is a time my family often discusses what it means to be American, how we can make the country better, safer, and more equitable for other Americans, and what we can do to help live up to our nation’s promise of liberty and justice...

Want a Harriet Tubman $20 bill? Here’s how to make your own, legally.

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY, Doing Good

Artist Dano Wall is blowing up the internet with his 3-D printed Harriet Tubman $20 bill stamp. It’s designed to fit perfectly where  her portrait was slated to replace Andrew Jackson’s portrait in 2020, as decided in part by popular vote – and...

6 new biographies of great American women you don’t want to miss this Women’s History Month

by Caroline Siegrist | Books for Kids

Okay, ladies, let’s get in formation — because it’s time to celebrate Women’s History Month. While there are lots of things we can do,  one is to read up on those incredible women, who have paved the way for so many of us. So we’ve put...

The US Negro Nurses of WWII | Women’s History Month Stories to share with your kids.

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

I believe if Women’s History Month gives you an opportunity to learn even even one single new story about important women in history who you didn’t know before — and then share that story with your kids — then that would be fantastic. So I...

If you’re going to watch Green Book, read these articles first. Or, after.

by Liz Gumbinner | Entertainment + Media

Last night’s 2019’s Best Picture award at the Oscars went to Green Book, a film based (ever so loosely) on a real relationship between prominent Black jazz pianist and classically trained musician Dr. Don Shirley, and his hired driver, Frank “Tony...

7 new must-read Black History Month book releases for kids and teens. Because Black history is American history.

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

Whether we’re taking the time to celebrate our own heritage or exploring those different cultures and backgrounds of our friends and neighbors that help make America what it is, books are always a favorite way for me to learn with my kids. And as Black History...