Christine A. Plattová je historička a rozprávačka africkej diaspóry. Zaoberá sa históriou transatlantického obchodu s otrokmi a formami útlaku, ktorým čelili Afroameričania. Plattová prostredníctvom svojho písania odhaľuje zložité, mnohostranné dedičstvo africkej diaspóry, aby ukázala silu rozprávania, ktorá umožňuje ľuďom objaviť svoju vlastnú históriu. Jej štylistické prvky často zahŕňajú skúmanie rodinných pút a ich vplyvu na identitu jednotlivca.
Focusing on activism and social justice, young reporter Frankie embarks on a journey to understand protests as she prepares her own feature story. Inspired by a local protest for justice, she enlists her toy news crew and conducts interviews with her family. As they create their own protest in support, Frankie learns about the importance of activism and journalism. This engaging installment introduces young readers to concepts like racial injustice through relatable characters and includes educational vocabulary and a glossary for further learning.
Ana & Andrew are expecting a sibling! The family is very excited. Mama's family arrives from Trinidad, and everyone helps to get ready. When the baby arrives, Ana & Andrew learn from Granny that in African American culture, a baby's name often tells an important story. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Explore the inspiring true story of a prominent civil rights leader whose nonviolent struggle for justice continues to resonate today. This engaging biography is part of a series designed for young readers who have enjoyed the Who Was? series and are eager for deeper insights into influential figures who have changed the course of history.
Ana & Andrew are getting a new pet! They research different pets before choosing the best pet for their family. Then they pick a name for it! With the name Ana & Andrew choose, they learn from a famous African American that skin color does not affect a person's abilities. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
"Forget the aesthetics of mainstream minimalism and discover a life of authenticity and intention with this practical guide to living with less...your way"--
In a compelling narrative, two upper-class stay-at-home mothers—one Black and one white—navigate the complexities of motherhood, friendship, and sisterhood in a seemingly perfect suburb against the backdrop of America’s racial reckoning. De’Andrea Whitman, her husband Malik, and their daughter Nina relocate to the predominantly white community of Rolling Hills, Virginia, driven by circumstance rather than choice. Heartbroken to leave her vibrant life in Atlanta, De’Andrea grapples with her new reality, compounded by her mother-in-law’s Alzheimer's diagnosis and her daughter starting kindergarten. To help her adjust, her therapist suggests she make a white friend.
Rebecca Myland, chair of the Parent Diversity Committee at her daughters’ school, is excited to welcome the Whitmans, believing their presence will enhance the community's racial diversity. When Nina and Rebecca’s daughter Isabella quickly become best friends, Rebecca sees an opportunity to apply her antiracism knowledge, particularly through her social media advocacy. Reluctantly, De’Andrea joins Rebecca’s committee, questioning Rebecca’s motives and whether her eagerness stems from her therapist’s advice. However, as rising racial tensions unite them in a shared cause, the two women discover deeper connections beyond their initial differences.
