Giveaway:Testing the Ice

Testing the Ice by Sharon Robinson In the early 1950s, legendary baseball hero Jackie Robinson literally“tested the ice” for his kids who so eagerly wanted to skate on the frozenlake near their home. Under Sharon Robinson’s skillful authorship and KadirNelson’s vivid illustrations,... 

Testing the Ice Review

Several months back I wrote an article titled “Books for Just for Me” that read like this: “This past week I went to several book stores searching for books with illustrations of brown children. What I found was bleek and saddening. We, as parents want to encourage our children to read. But why... 

Family Vacations

If you are looking for a family vacation, I have  found the family vacation jackpot. My family recently traveled to Beaches at Turks & Caicos. Not only is the island oasis a perfect getaway its perfect for children! When searching for a resort in Turks & Caicos I selected Beaches because they... 

Reading is Fun

Summer Reading List Summer is a time to relax and a time to share precious fun filled hours at a more leisurely pace. The summer also offers a great opportunity for students to engage in reading wonderful books that will enrich their academic experience. Below you will find the required book reading... 

Books Just for Me

This past week I went to Borders, Books-A-Million and Barnes and Noble looking/searching for books with illustrations of brown children. What I found was bleek and sadening. We, as parents want to encourage our children to read. But why should all of the books be pictures of children that do not look...