It’s time for another Generations Book Club lineup and I can’t believe how fast the summer is flying by. Some of us are already thinking about back-to-school. Some of us are trying to squeeze in a little more summer vacation time before we return to our normal routines in September. But all of us could [ Read the full article… ]
Category: Generations Book Club
Generations Book Club: LGBTQIA Pride
June is full of celebrations: Father’s Day, Juneteenth and Black Music Month to name a few. But a beautiful one that needs more support is LGBTQIA Pride. There are so many amazing Black authors whose work deserves to be in schools, libraries and homes around the nation. Banning. Discrediting their work. Quietly pulling their books [ Read the full article… ]
Generations Book Club: The Gift of Truth
“We are at a crossroads, trying to figure out what’s next, and in order to get to the other side, we have to wade in the water.” -Kwame Alexander In some of the current conversations on limiting access to books, censorship, and outright bans, even the “nice people” worry and wonder that our young people [ Read the full article… ]
GENERATIONS BOOK CLUB: Monsters, Mermaids, and Magic…Yes Please!
During October, even the scarediest of cats may crave experiences of a more mystical (or downright spooky) variety. Here are some titles that can scratch that itch, not only during Halloween, but all year long. Brain Lair Books is our Generations Book Club partner. To purchase the following titles, please click on the book cover [ Read the full article… ]
Generations Book Club – The Thrill
When August arrives, there’s a mix of melancholy and excitement. We wonder where the season went, all while growing excited over what the new “year,” marked by the start of school, may bring. With only a few weeks left of summer without the full hustle and bustle, this month’s Generations Book Club selections focus [ Read the full article… ]
Generations Book Club: Love!
With all that has been happening in the world, I thought we could use a little extra love. Loving on ourselves, each other, and our environments. So I’m happy to give you a little love for this generations book club post. First up for the littles is JAYDEN’S IMPOSSIBLE GARDEN. A boy in the city [ Read the full article… ]
Generations Book Club: Celebrations
For December, the Generations Book Club is all about Celebrations. Please support our Generations partner, Brain Lair Books with your purchases; link included on the titles below. Even in the midst of incredible challenges, there is always space for Black joy. Kleaver Cruz, creator of The Black Joy Project, reminds us that joy is a [ Read the full article… ]