The Bell Rang: An important children’s book about the realities of Black slavery and family separation.
Children’s books that deal with slavery and other dark aspects of America’s history often wrap stories up neatly, with messages of hope and freedom and and liberty and justice for all. But of course, that’s not the way things often go. And in Coretta...
History nerd alert: Famous Family Trees is the book your kids will disappear into
We’ve shared a lot of books lately that are really resonating with our history-geek kids. Books like Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls, Little Guides to Great Lives, and HERstory, each tell the stories of important figures, past and present, in a compelling way...
A collection of culturally and historically accurate Thanksgiving coloring pages for children
This year, I’ve been on a mission to track down more culturally and historically accurate Thanksgiving coloring pages for my own kids and for our readers. Because most of us know by now that, however uncomfortable it may be, the story of Thanksgiving that so...
TL Duryea’s striking Sheroes Portrait Project, now wearable, drinkable and portable
I first discovered artist TL Duryea’s daily portrait project at the beginning of the year. It was through her portrait of Judge Rosemary Aquilina who presided over the Larry Nassar – US Gymnastics hearings. I was just floored at how beautifully she...
Herstory is required reading for girls who want to change the world
If you have kids like ours, who binge-read books like Rad American Women A to Z and Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, are you going to love this new book! We’re starting in on Herstory: 50 Women and Girls Who Shook Up the World, by Katherine Halligan and...
This jazzy new album celebrates Nobel Laureates and inspires everyday kindness in kids
Now that my son’s absorbing language at a rapid pace, I totally get the appeal of kid-appropriate music. (At least the kind I don’t mind listening to, too.) So I’ve been stepping away from the profanity-laden hip-hop that used to dominate my...
How to discuss Dr. King’s I Have A Dream Speech – the whole speech – with your kids today, on its 55th anniversary.
Today is the 55th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, which mean it’s also the anniversary of his incomparable I Have A Dream speech. We can’t think of a better way to honor the day than to share...
One girl gang you’ll want your kid to run with
Last year, I was instantly taken with Wee Rascal’s t-shirts for kids that turn historical figures into hip idols. From Maya Angelou to MLK, there’s a hero or heroine for every kid to proudly wear on their chests. But if you can’t pick a favorite? Now...
6 inspiring new memoirs that entertain, inspire, educate, and open eyes.
I love a good novel, but there’s just something special about memoirs. Seeing how other people use the raw material of their lives — whether chaotic or painful or just unusual — to create a story fascinates me completely. And for those of you fellow...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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