by Stephanie Reed | Jul 1, 2021 | Children’s Books with a Female-Lead Character of Color
Tūtū Makes A Lei By Kuana Torres Kahele, Illustrated by Anneth Lagamo (2019) – hardcover Amazon Recommended ages: 0 to 6 What a delightful book! I love that a grandma is the sole protagonist. Hawaiian author Kuana Torres Kahele took inspiration from his own tūtū...
by Stephanie Reed | Jun 23, 2021 | Children’s Books with Ethnically Diverse Characters
To Hobbyville We Go! By Timothy & Alicia Santana-Taylor, Illustrated by Robyn Leavens (2020) – Paperback Amazon Bookshop One day, a young girl is bored after her T.V. stops working. But her friends from Hobbyville save the day by introducing her to a...
by Stephanie Reed | Jun 22, 2021 | Blog
Summer is finally here! And that means camp season has offically begun. Whether you’re choosing to stay virtual or venturing back out to in-person gatherings, Camp Kallpachay has you covered! I had the pleasure of connecting with the Founder and Director of...
by Stephanie Reed | Jun 17, 2021 | Children’s Books with a Male-Lead Character of Color, Children’s Books with Ethnically Diverse Characters
Paletero Man Written by Lucky Diaz, Illustrated by Micah Player (2021) – hardcover Buy Now Recommended ages: 0 to 6 You know it’s summer in Los Angeles, CA when you hear the ring ring ring of the paletero man! As a Los Angeles native, I couldn’t wait to get my...
by Stephanie Reed | Jun 2, 2021 | Children’s Books About Textured Hair, Children’s Books with a Female-Lead Character of Color
Know Your Hairitage: Zara’s Wash Day By Zenda M. Walker, Illustrated by Princess Karibo (2021) – paperback Amazon Bookshop Recommended ages: 0 to 9 Zara’s Wash Day is a truly refreshing and educational read! It tells the semi-autobiographical story of a...