9/30 RADIO INTERVIEW: Tony Medina, Author of The President Looks Like Me

The President Looks Like Me is a new book a poems forthcoming by poet, children's author and Howard University professor, Dr. Tony Medina.  The President Looks Like Me will be published by Just Us Books.  

Tony Medina featured on RHYMES, VIEWS & NEWS TALK RADIO hosted by DuEwa Frazier on Sunday, September 30th @ 5pm EST!  Listen to the interview now!

NEW CHILDRENS BOOK: A Storm Called Katrina

 A Storm Called Katrina by Myron Uhlberg tells the story of 10-year old Louis Daniel through his personal account of how his family survived Hurricane Katrina.  This is a great story to share with all children. Teachers will be able to use it in the classroom to discuss tragedy, the affect natural disasters have on people, and how children can become resilient even when facing difficulties.  Adults who were directly affected by Katrina, may be inspired to document their stories and help children do the same.  The events of Hurricane Katrina have so many angles that can be studied and discussed.  It's nice to see a children's book that brings a troubling part of history to light, in a way that children can access and understand.

Read the New York Times review of A Storm...



NEW CHILDRENS BOOK Summer Jackson: Grown Up

Summer Jackson: Grown Up by Theresa E. Harris

Charming, funny and conceptually strong, this debut picturebook (illustrated by A.G.Ford) establishes Summer Jackson an irresistible new character

Summer Jackson is six years old, and she’s tired of being treated like a little kid. Now it’s time to be all grown up, just like Mom and Dad. With cell phone in hand, a long to-do list, and lots of urgent meetings to hold, Summer sets out to be a businesswoman – especially at recess.

CLICK to see Summer Jackson featured in Sunday Book Review at NY Times.


Parents think the darnedest things! NEW BOOK: Go the --- to Sleep

New children's picture book Go the --- to Sleep by Adam Mansbach is titled with a phrase that parents may think but not say, when trying to put a child to bed.  The book has such a cute cover - sleeping boy cozy on top of sleeping tigers.  Check out review and New York Times article "Raising Children Is Heck."