Okay; I’m biased.
Bookstores and libraries are my happy places – especially during my global travels!

I literally can spend a day in either place and be content.
I would curl up in a corner seat or grab a green tea and biscuit and tuck away in the in-house cafe, books/magazines/charts/etc stacked by my side.  Loaded down with bags near to closing is an often occurrence.  I’m not ashamed either!  Readers Rock, as per my button.

Well, today is Take Your Child To The Library Day!
(If you’re reading this at a later date, this celebration occurs the first Saturday in February.)

Libraries, particularly public libraries, are not solely about books.
Often, you will find computers, audiobook sections, club gatherings, and more.
They can be pretty active and have transformed from the days of old.

Need help finding appropriate books on the diverse cultures of people of colour?
Search for the below hot finds at your local library today.

BOOKS

Happy To Be Nappy by Bell Hooks.  A great board book for little ones to celebrate the beauty and versatility of their hair.  Ages 3 months to 3 years.  <<View more here>>

Crown – An Ode To The Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes.  Instilling the positive influence of the barbershop experience in our growing boys of colour.  Ages 3 to 10.  <<View more here>>

Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up To Become Malcolm X by Ilyasah Shabazz.  Written by Malcolm X’s daughter, this read gives a child insight, on their level, into the life of Malcolm X when he was a child.  Inspiring read encouraging children to live to their highest potential. Ages 9 to 13. <<View more here>>

MAGAZINES

BABYBUG – Read-to-me style book for parents and their toddlers.  View more here

ASK – Unsure of the answers to their ‘why’ questions?  Try this magazine for your six to nine year olds who just want to know ‘why’.  View more here

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS – This is a great resource for helping to teach children about the world around them.  Best for ages six and up.  View more here.

For younger children, try NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LITTLE KIDS.  View more here

AUDIBLEBOOKS

Freedom In Congo Square by Carole Boston Weatherford.  Non-fiction poetic book about a little known fact about slavery.  Ages babies and up.  View more here

Make Way For Dyamonde Daniel by Nikki Grimes.  A good listen about friendship and fitting in in new surroundings.  Ages 5 to 7.  View more here

Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson.  Look at life as a child of colour during the 1960s/70s in the USA using poetry.  Ages 9 to 13. View more here

Let’s continue to invest in our children as whole beings – fueling their mind, body, and spirit.
Let’s do this!

Chat soon,

~Miss. Tamika

BEFORE I GO…

– Check out our ARETEnrichment Studio!  Click here to explore our Studio of goodies.  Join our e-list to stay abreast of the release of new resources and more.

– Have you signed up for our monthly Excellence RULES Enrichment Packs?  These packs are the perfect option to help solidify your child’s in-class learning in a creative way.  Click here to register for next month’s pack.

– Stay tuned for more valuable posts to help make this year a success for you and your child…<<<catch up on prior posts here>>>

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