March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness month, which focuses on celebrating the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities as well as understanding their specific needs and the progress made toward improving quality of life for them. It is a reminder that a person with a disability is a person first, and like everyone else they are... Continue Reading →
A Reflection of Me: Finding the Black Panther in Children’s Books
T’Challa, king of the flourishing and technologically advanced nation of Wakanda originally appeared in a Marvel Fantastic Four comic in 1966. His character’s evolution has been adapted into a book for young readers too, but most notably the film based on his superhero alter ego, Black Panther, made one heck of a splash in theaters... Continue Reading →
A Reflection of Me: What is book diversity, anyway?
My favorite book series growing up was Junie B. Jones. I shared her iconic hairstyle until I was probably 10 and told my mom bangs were no longer cool. She was such a personality – crazy and sassy but also friendly and caring. Every time I opened one of her stories I felt I was... Continue Reading →