Melia and Jo, by Billy Aronson & Jennifer Oxley (2018), shows different types of girls with different strengths. This advanced picture book is a great example of how a story can be fun and still have a strong, positive message. Melia is a tomboy, and Jo is a girly girl. Melia is a short fair skinned blond and Jo is a tall, stylish African American. Melia is science, engineering and tinkering oriented while Jo is a lover of the humanities who…
There are so many books that are out there and so little time. Especially when raising children. I am here to help with recommendations. I will be starting my new website off with 3 ongoing lists, including book descriptions and my reasons for inclusion. The lists/categories will be: •Raising a Feminist (for boys and girls) •Raising a Scientist •Raising a Multi-Culturally Aware Child Don’t worry, adults. Content is coming soon for you, too. Topics to include: •Cozy Mystery Corner •Multicultural…