Month: March 2009

A book review of Girls Hold Up This World by Jada Pinkett Smith, photographs by Donyell Kennedy-McCullough. A poem about the strength and beauty of girls.

A book review of Narwhal:Unicorn of the Sea by Janet Halfmann, Illustrated by Steven James Petruccio. A young Narwhal’s life is chronicled for one year includes a mix of science facts and story telling techniques.

Mary Jane was one of many ground-breaking books written by Dorothy Sterling. It chronicles, in novel form, the challenges that faced brave children who chose to be pioneers in the integration of southern schools.

Two nights ago I went to a book signing at the King’s English Bookstore for Laurie Halse Anderson author of Wintergirls, Speak, Chains and lots more.  I was fortunate to be able to read the arc courtesy of Natasha Maw who...