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Tag: Black girls

August 23, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

Book Review: I Rise by Marie Arnold

Powerfully told, this look at racism, police brutality, and activism will leave readers wanting more books from Arnold. A must-have book.

July 25, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

To All the Paranormal Black Girls I’ve Loved Before, a guest post by S. Isabelle

We should all want more for Black teen readers, and The Witchery grew out of that desire.

September 7, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor

Pausing to Check the Weather, a guest post by Tanita S. Davis

Tanita S. Davis talks about the "adultification bias" of Black girls and her experiences growing up, as a teacher, and as an author.

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Book Review: Love Is a Revolution by Renée Watson

February 4, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor

You can never go wrong picking up a book by Watson, but this book is really spectacular for its emphasis on growth, love, family, and truth. A great story about finding yourself.

Book Review: You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson

June 4, 2020 by Amanda MacGregor

With the encouragement of her friends and the eventual support of her peers, Liz comes to understand that if they won't make space for you, demand it.

Book Review: Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You! by Marley Dias

January 25, 2018 by Amanda MacGregor

Publisher’s description In this accessible guide with an introduction by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay, Marley Dias explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity and inclusion, and using social media for good. Drawing from her experience, Marley shows kids how they can galvanize their strengths to make positive changes in their communities, while getting support from […]

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