May 2, 2025

Mother’s Day: 16 Picture Books by Black Authors

Mother’s Day is a day to honor, reflect, and celebrate. In Mama’s Library Summers (Cameron Kids, 2024) Melvina Noel and Daria Peoples recall fond memories of […]
April 21, 2025

National Poetry Month: Middle-Grade and Young Adult Books

“In my books I usually write in verse when the heart of what I want the reader to grasp is a feeling that I can’t explain. […]
April 15, 2025

40 Picture Books for Spring, Nature, and Earth Day

Spring is here, Earth Day is next week, and Mother Nature never takes a break. Parents, teachers, and community leaders, the warmer weather signals that it’s […]
March 31, 2025

Youth Art Month (YAM): 36 Picture Books by Black Artists

“One of the best things about my art is how many people see themselves and their lives in my scenes…My art makes people think about some […]