The ON MY DESK series was born a few years ago thanks to my role as Project Manager for Multicultural Children's Book Day. One of the many job perks is that I get to enjoy the avalanche of amazing multicultural books for kids that are donated to our project. Seriously, from October to January, it's like...
Gratitude is Alive and Well On December 1, 2020, Multicultural Children's Book Day will participate (for the first time!) in #GivingTuesday, a global day of celebrations and generosity. #GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people worldwide to stand together in unity while also supporting causes that touch their hearts. This Giving Tuesday, MCBD wants to rally our supporters, reviewers,...
{Guest post by Kristi Bernard of Kristi's Book Nook} Pam Margolis is the creator of The Unconventional Librarian website. As a librarian, she loves to share books on her site and encourages kids to read books with sensitive topics. Pam is also on the MCBD Board of Advisors. You can learn about her here. MCBD: Hi Pam....
There are so many amazing things happening at MCBD Headquarters, we don't know where to begin! Here are some highlights, new offerings, and exciting victories that we want you to know about A Day of Global Giving MCBD is participating in #GivingTuesday (December 1, 2020) for the first time. As a non-profit, we are always looking for innovative...
{Guest Post By Deedee Cummings} As I write this, I am sitting across from my young son, Nick, who is Black like me. He is reading a book with no pictures and his eyes are moving fervently as he scans the pages. I wonder what he is thinking as he reads the words and absorbs the...