Life can be wonderful and inspiring, but it can also be frightening. How do we deal with things that frighten us? Like the fiery dragon in our fairy tale imaginings? Or the music concert where we have to stand on a stage in front of...

Do you believe in Santa? I know I do, for no particular reason. I’ve had my doubts over the years, as I’m sure we all have, but there was one Christmas when I’m convinced I heard the reindeers' hooves on the roof. Christmas isn’t about...

Yetunde: The Life and Times of a Yoruba girl in London by Segilola Salami is a West African folktale that highlights the love shared between a mother and daughter. Yetunde does not speak English very well - she is more familiar with Yoruba - and...

Yetunde: An Ode to My Mother by Segilola Salami is a beautiful tribute to all mothers told from the viewpoint of a young girl, and it highlights the mother/daughter bond beautifully. Yetunde can speak both Yoruba and English. Today her mother is looking very sad...

You're a Bullied CrocaGator by Kenny Rager revolves around the theme of bullying and addresses the issues of complex childhood and family issues. Twins CrocaSonny and GatorSissy are starting school and they are excited. Having a crocodile as a father and an alligator as a...

You’re a CrocaGator by Kenny Rager is one of the most delightful, socially relevant, and timely children’s tales imaginable. On its pages (beautifully illustrated by Patti Brassard Jefferson), Rager tackles the hot-button issue of the mixed family with humor, charm, and no small amount of...