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Monday, March 22, 2010

April Book Club Selections

I hope you and your children enjoyed the books we read for February. Here are the selections for the April book club. Please let me know what you think.


Lower Elementary:


Clothes I Love to Wear by Cheryl Willis Hudson, illustrated by Laura Freeman













Aunt Flossie's Hats (and Crabcakes Later) by Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard, illustrated by James Ransome.
















Upper Elementary:



The Hat That Wore Clara B. by Melanie Turner-Denstaedt, illustrated by Frank Morrison

















Meet Danitra Brown by Nikki Grimes, illustrated by Floyd Cooper


























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Sunday, March 21, 2010

Virtual Book Tour - One Million Men and Me

This fall marks the 15th anniversary of the Million Man March. I'll never forget the beauty of a sea of black men gathered in purpose and peace. Witnessing that historic event and seeing a little girl there with her daddy inspired me to write my picture book, One Million Men and Me (Just Us Books). The book, illustrated by Peter Ambush, celebrates the March and a father-daughter relationship.

Since my book's debut, it has been my mission to share the story with as many kids as I can. I've participated in national events like the Multicultural Book Festival at the Kennedy Center and African American Children's Book Fair, presented at regional conferences and given author visits at many libraries and schools.

But in honor of the upcoming anniversary -- October 16 -- I'd like to share One Million Men and Me in a new way. Beginning Oct. 9 and ending on the 16th, I will do a virtual book tour that will include blog Q&As, new printable activities, giveaways and more.
Often when I ask young people if they've heard of the Million Man March, they shake their heads no. But I hope after hearing One Million Men and Me, a piece of that important day comes to life.

Please join my FaceBook author page for multicultural book recommendations, news about my writing and updates on the virtual book tour. Thanks so much for your support.
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Thursday, March 18, 2010

Saving Ruby


A wonderful chapter book series is in danger. Ruby & the Booker Boys by Derrick Barnes features a beautiful, smart and talented African-American girl and her loving family. Read more to find out why Ruby is so special and how we can help her stick around. The post includes a powerful testimony from Ruby creator, Derrick Barnes: http://thebrownbookshelf.com/2010/03/18/saving-ruby/
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