“We are joy!
Igniting the world, like stars caliente and bright,
like trumpets blaring at
midnight!”-from "We are Here" (2023) by Tami Charles and Bryan Collier, Illustrator #readittochildren π
Avant-garde Books, LLC is the first Black mother/daughter-owned bookstore in the world. While their physical location at the Mall West End in SW Atlanta is no longer open, they are still committed to promoting literacy and learning, especially among socioeconomically disadvantaged children. Their mission is not just to sell books, but they strive to save and empower members of their commUNITY with the right knowledge about themselves, their history, race, culture, and identity.
πLet's Learn about the "Qq" Sound! #alphabetsound #alphabet #consonantsounds
“All families are different, honey. Some have less, some
have more, and some have just enough… And although things can be unfair and
unequal, it doesn’t mean we can’t do something about it.”—from A Bear to Share
by Jessica Alba, Kelly Sawyer Patricof, Norah Weinstein and Alicia MΓ‘s
(Illustrator)
Tiana loves her teddy bear, Bach. She doesn’t mind that he’s a little worn and somewhat torn. So when her mother suggests she make room for a new bear, Tiana can’t believe her ears!
Will Tiana have to lose the one bear she really loves? Or will she find room in her heart for two?
Find out in this endearing tale—brought to life by Alicia MΓ‘s’s imaginative illustrations—about a young girl who learns the importance of letting go and giving back.
A girl with a big heart who loves her teddy bear, her family, and her best friend, Tiana will appeal to any child trying to understand what it means to give back to others.