children’s books
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Jalen Hurts and Our Other Favorite Children’s Books Written By Black Celebrities
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, Taraji P. Henson, Mary J. Blige and Serena Williams are just a few of our favorite Black celebrities who have written books for kids.
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Dr. Seuss’ Estate Pulls 6 Books From Circulation Due to Racist Imagery. Conservatives Predictably Throw a Temper Tantrum Over ‘Cancel Culture’
Another day, another instance in which conservatives find yet another meaningless battle to wage in their ongoing “culture war.” Dr. Seuss Enterprises pulled six books from publication because of their racist imagery, and you already know conservatives were quick to yell “cancel culture.” According to the Associated Press, the books And to Think I Saw…
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8 New Books to Pick Up for Kids and Young Adults (and Less Young Adults Who Like Young Adult Books)
It’s no secret that in recent years, the Young Adult—or “YA”—book category has been booming. But not everyone who browses young adult books is making a purchase for the teen or tween in their life. Half of these titles—some available for pre-order, some already on sale—are as excellent as reading choices for folks over 18…
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Misty Copeland’s Bunheads Is for Children, but There’s a Message for Everyone at the Barre
Last Tuesday, there were several ways you could have spent your 7 pm hour in the Eastern Standard Time Zone—including, but not limited to, witnessing an embattled president categorically lower a standard he’d set in public tantrum-throwing. But in a kinder, gentler section of the internet that evening, positivity and light abounded as Misty Copeland…
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Kamala and Maya's Big Idea Celebrates the Girl Power That Launched Two Political Powerhouses
Senator Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) is a consistent presence in our news cycle, currently due to being considered a frontrunner among Joe Biden’s potential running mates for the White House. Of course, Harris also made headlines before and during her own 2020 presidential run for her incisive and seemingly fearless delivery during hearings and debates, which…
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Gabrielle Union on Parenting: Love and Support Have to Start In The Home
Three years ago I interviewed Gabrielle Union about her New York Times bestseller We’re Going to Need More Wine, and that day will always be memorable to me because it was also the day I revealed my sexuality to my mother. At that time, my mother was not a fan of my lifestyle. Words were…
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Kobe Bryant's Latest Children's Book Tops New York Times Bestseller List
The legacy of Kobe Bryant continues to live on. The legendary athlete, Oscar-winner and author has added another New York Times bestselling book to his long list of accomplishments. According to Deadline, Bryant’s latest page-turner in his Wizenard series of books titled Season One hit No. 1 on the coveted list. The series caters to…
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#AskLupita: Last Night, Lupita Nyong'o Talked Us, Colorism and Sulwe With Twitter
Lupita Nyong’o made a name for herself by not using her remarkable acting talent, but by helping to shift the Hollywood beauty paradigm, as she conquered countless red carpets with her dark skin, natural hair, and daring style. And on Oct. 15, after three years of work, Nyong’o published Sulwe, a children’s book aimed at…
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Parker Looks Up: Michelle Obama's Biggest (and Littlest) Fan Just Published Her First Book
She’s been a viral sensation (more than once), has had a dance party with the forever first lady, and has published her first book—all before the age of five. The adorable little art lover known as Parker Curry can now add “author” to her pre-K resume, as on Tuesday, she and her mom, parenting blogger…
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She's a Star: Lupita Nyong'o Debuts the Cover of Her 1st Children's Book, Sulwe
She plays a terrifying pair of maternal figures in Us, but Lupita Nyong’o’s next role is made for kids. After announcing last year that she’d be penning a children’s book named Sulwe, which deals with the issue of colorism, on Monday, Nyong’o gave a first look at the book’s cover, illustrated by Vashti Harrison and…