KRLemmons 28 Days Later Campaign, African American Authors, African American Literature, Children's literature

The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Campaign Day 9: Vashti Harrison

Chances are you’re already familiar with Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History, given it had already earned best-seller status before its official release date. But how familiar are you with its creator, Vashti Harrison? In today’s 28 Days Later spotlight, Harrison shares her path from art student to New York Times instant bestselling author-illustrator—a path paved […]

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KRLemmons 28 Days Later Campaign, African American Authors, African American Literature

The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Campaign Day 8: Doreen Spicer-Dannelly

Doreen Spicer-Dannelly may be a new name in children’s literature, but for a long time she has created wonderful programs for kids. The Proud Family. Her. Jump In! Her again. The Wannabes. You got it. It’s exciting that she’s now a middle-grade author. Her debut, Love Double Dutch, is a fast-paced story of sisterhood, collaboration […]

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KRLemmons Book Reviews, Multicultural literature

Book Review: The Go-Between by Veronica Chambers

Review by Araceli Méndez Hintermeister DESCRIPTION OF THE BOOK: She is the envy of every teenage girl in Mexico City. Her mother is a glamorous telenovela actress. Her father is the go-to voiceover talent for blockbuster films. Hers is a world of private planes, chauffeurs, paparazzi and gossip columnists. Meet Camilla del Valle, or Cammi […]

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