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Summer Edward

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As seen in: School Library Journal, We Are Teachers, Kirkus Reviews, The Millions, The Horn Book Magazine, Literacy Today Magazine, We Need Diverse Books Blog
Covers:  Children's and young adult literature, childhood literacy, children's publishing
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Challenging the Hidden Curriculum

Challenging the Hidden Curriculum

Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures School (FACTS) is a community-oriented public K-8 charter school located in Chin…

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The Importance of Caribbean Children's Literature

The Importance of Caribbean Children's Literature

We founded Anansesem in 2010 to fill a big gap in children’s and young adult (YA) books. There were—and are—n…

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Best of 2021: Our Favorite Picture Books | Kirkus Reviews

Best of 2021: Our Favorite Picture Books | Kirkus Reviews

These are some of the gems that captured our imaginations and consoled our hearts in 2021.

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10 Children's Books To Look Forward to in 2022 | Kirkus Reviews

10 Children's Books To Look Forward to in 2022 | Kirkus Reviews

Coming attractions: A sampling of picture books and middle-grade titles coming to readers this year.

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5 Christmas Picture Books of Magic and Possibility | Kirkus Reviews

5 Christmas Picture Books of Magic and Possibility | Kirkus Reviews

These holiday books for children affirm that time of year when the whole world agrees to dream together.

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6 Children's Books That Illuminate Women's History | Kirkus Reviews

6 Children's Books That Illuminate Women's History | Kirkus Reviews

Picture books by Carole Boston Weatherford, M.O. Yuksel, Raynelda A. Calderón, and others are perfect for Wom…

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4 International Books That Celebrate Childhood | Kirkus Reviews

4 International Books That Celebrate Childhood | Kirkus Reviews

Here are four delightful books from around the globe that remind us that childhood is an end in itself.

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4 Proudly Caribbean Tales for Middle-Grade Readers | Kirkus Reviews

4 Proudly Caribbean Tales for Middle-Grade Readers | Kirkus Reviews

We need an ever expanding passel of books that uplift Caribbean kids and their cultures.

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Normalizing African Aesthetics in Kids' Book Art | Kirkus Reviews

Normalizing African Aesthetics in Kids' Book Art | Kirkus Reviews

The publishing industry must be prepared to enter into open-hearted, respectful conversation with Black peopl…

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Giving Children a Heritage of Rest and Renewal | Kirkus Reviews

Giving Children a Heritage of Rest and Renewal | Kirkus Reviews

In many of the world's traditions, the beginning of the new year has long been set apart as a time of repose.

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