Last year, we reached the 300 milestone for published blogs. Time flies, but we know that progress often doesn’t. There were many articles that resonated with our readers. Below I highlighted the top ten. Enjoy a read or a...
Tag - Dr. Nosakhere Griffin-El
When I saw this picture, I thought it is a dramatic illustration of the importance of little Black girls seeing themselves in children’s books! This picture of Michelle Obama is telling this girl that she can be anything she...
“Black boys need to physically see positive images of themselves reflected back at them in children’s books.” Two years ago, I walked into a bookstore searching for a birthday gift for a young Black boy. When I approached a...
I care for you, love you and teach you always because I am your papa and you are my [child]. -Barbara M. Joose Fatherhood is a blessed experience that men walk into — whether not they have biological children. The...
Dr. Nosakhere Griffin-El is a former student of mine at John P. Turner Middle School. He is dedicated to increasing the literacy rates of our youth and I am honored that he has joined our community of writers on...