{Guest Post by Vanessa Womack} Most people know that literacy skills and positive student behaviors are important for a student to be successful. I have been an advocate for STEM or STEAM learning in schools for over 15 years, particularly for disadvantaged and students in Communities of Color. Writing the Emerald Jones book is the first...
The weeks are flying by so we wanted to share a unique way to tap into the holiday buying season or even get more involved in Multicultural Children's Book Day 2021. As you all know, more people than ever are online thanks to COVID. Experts say that the holiday shopping season is likely going to be...
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,...
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...