By Dr. Claire Nicogossian Being a mother is a hard, tiresome role that, although not regularly discussed, can often bring up feelings of sadness, anxiety, anger, disgust, and embarrassment, or as clinical psychologist and mother Claire Nicogossian Psy. D. calls them, shadow emotions. This compilation of clinical advice and practical strategies guides struggling mothers through…
Written by Derrick Barnes Illustrated by Gordon C. James I am a nonstop ball of energy. Powerful and full of light. I am a go-getter. A difference maker. A leader. The confident Black narrator of this book is proud of everything that makes him who he is. He’s got big plans, and no doubt he’ll…
Written by Ava and Alexis McClure Illustrated by Courtney Dawson Introducing your new favorite children’s book stars: The McClure Twins! This adorable and fun story about embracing differences is perfect for fans of Juno Valentine and Fancy Nancy. Ava and Alexis are twins. So when they find out they were born a whole minute apart and…
Written by J. Dillard Illustrated by Akeem S. Roberts J.D. has a big problem–it’s the night before the start of third grade and his mom has just given him his first and worst home haircut. When the steady stream of insults from the entire student body of Douglass Elementary becomes too much for J.D., he…
MADISON MARGOLINAuthor www.madisonmargolin.com Photo Download | Bio Download Madison Margolin is a journalist specializing in the Jewish, psychedelic, and cannabis beats. She is the co-founder and editor of psychedelic magazine DoubleBlind, and has written for such publications as Rolling Stone, Playboy, Vice, Tablet, High Times, and the Village Voice, among others. She is also the…
PHILANA PATTERSONAuthor Photo Download | Bio Download Philana Patterson is a New York Metropolitan area journalist, content creator and writer whose professional career spans nearly 30 years. Currently, Patterson is Deputy Editor, Standards & Ethics at the Wall Street Journal where she is tasked with maintaining the high standards of the journal’s newsroom. Since joining…
An Interview with Derrick Barnes and Gordon C. James
VERA AHIYYAAuthor thetututeacher.com Photo Download | Bio Download Vera Ahiyya (née Corbett) was born in Germany and raised in El Paso, Texas by her wonderful mother and amazing grandparents. Originally a pre-med student, Vera realized her calling as an educator at Austin College in Sherman, TX, where she majored in History and earned her MA…
An Interview with Marilyn Nelson and Philemona Williamson
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