★★★★★ It's 1889, and the Emancipation Proclamation that freed slaves is now 25 years old. Will's family is living as a free Black family in Texas, but they are working as sharecroppers on another's land. With the desire to own their own land and finally reap the benefits of their hard work, Will and his… Continue reading Book Review: Will’s Race For Home by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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Mid-Winter Break 2025: Book Recommendations For Ages 8 – 13
It's hard to believe that mid-winter break is almost upon us. My kiddos were home from school almost all of last week due to snow and ice, so the thought of everyone back home for another week so soon is a little, well, daunting. So I'm pulling together a few reading recommendations for them to… Continue reading Mid-Winter Break 2025: Book Recommendations For Ages 8 – 13
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