This book came in the mail on a warm Friday afternoon in February. Yes, February. In the DMV, during the month of February 60 degree weather is not typical. So, the arrival of this book and the theme of it were definitely on brand, climate change. ANIMAL CLIMATE HEROES is the newest STEM themed book […]
28 Books for Black History Month- Free Printable + BONUS PRINT
I created a printable to keep track of all the picture books you read this month. Every time you read a picture book, color in a book! (Click on the photo, save it and PRINT!). If you need some ideas of 28 Picture books to read this month, check out this post I created “34 […]
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Coloring Sheet
In celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I created a coloring sheet for kids (and adults that love to color too!). The coloring sheet that I designed and created also has his famous quote ” I Have A Dream”. A picture that was drawn by me of the Lincoln […]
What are you reading in 2024?
Happy New Year! Feliz Año Nuevo! Let’s leap into 2024 with a smile on our face and a great read in hand. I am starting this year with the New York Times bestseller CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE by Tomi Adeyemi. I have seen this book on my timeline for years and did not think […]
Happy New Year + Free Printable (BONUS-January Reading Challenge)
Happy New Year! Let’s leap into 2024 with a positive attitude and a touch of color…or coloring lol! I created a Happy New Year coloring sheet for the kiddos (and parents you can do it too!) Click the link below and get to coloring! Make sure to tag me on social media at @justmeomaya so […]
MATCH POINT- Graphic Novel Book Review
Racquetball. New Friends. Diversity. MATCH POINT is a fun, inspirational and unique graphic novel for cheerleaders of good friendship and the sports lover in all of us. I received this graphic novel from Macmillan Publishers for an honest review of the book. When I got the book in the mail, my daughter was near me […]
Team Chu Book Review
As my children have been getting older, I have been adding more middle grade reads to my book selections and not just picture books. I received TEAM CHU by Julie C. Dao and published by Square Fish, an imprint of Macmillan, in exchange for an honest review. Normally, when I receive a middle grade book, […]
Celebrate Juneteenth + Free Printable
A few years ago, I found this cute activity on the National Museum for African American History and Culture. It was a fun way to make a Juneteenth flag for kids. Anything that involves collating and magazine, my daughter is here for it! Check out the Instagram post of her results. This year, I decided […]
The Unwelcome Surprise-Book Review
P’awww! This picture book brings back so many fond memories of when my trill trio were newborns. THE UNWELCOME SURPRISE by @olgachildrensillustrator is the ulti-mutt feel good picture book. It will definitely leave you with a warm and fuzzy feeling. It reminds me of the first moments our beloved dog, Onyx, initially met our babies. […]
MARY CAN by Mary J. Blige- Picture Book Review
The publication of this picture book is such a full circle moment for me. It feels so surreal. I was nine years old when the debut album of THE MARY J BLIGE was released and I get to share this picture book with my nine year old daughter now!! What’s the 411? started my lifelong […]