Books
- Exploring Black Images In African-american Children's Literature
by Cheryl Willis Hudson “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” —words spoken in the Disney movie, “Snow White” “Who can be born black and not exalt?” —Mari Evans, author, I Am A Black Woman...
- Celebrating Kwanzaa
By Cheryl Willis Hudson Our family began celebrating Kwanzaa when our son and daughter were in kindergarten and grade school. My husband and I encouraged creative self-expression in our children and during their formative years we wanted to discourage...
- Getting Boys To Read—part Three
(continued—Part Three Getting Boys to Read) Sullivan suggests parents and teachers let boys read what they want, no matter how gross or fantastical, and avoid getting caught up in a book’s page count or reading level. “Kids don’t read to...
- Author Mari Evans
A major figure in African American literature and the Black Arts Movement, Mari Evans is an educator, musician and writer who writes extensively about issues concerning the Black family and community. Her published work for children includes I...
- Author Dr. Loretta Long
Dr. Loretta Long is an actress and educator who has entertained children for over thirty years in her television role as "Susan" on Sesame Street. In addition to her work in entertainment, Dr. Long conducts diversity workshops for parents, librarians...
Books
Happy Birthday, Mari Evans July 16, 2014
We met Mari Evans in person during an African-American Education Infusion conference in Atlanta over 20 years ago but we knew of her work as a part of the Black Arts Movement from years before. The power and passion of Mari Evans' words are remarkable. They are words and images that need to be shared in print with children. Thank you Mari, for celebrating of the lives of Black children through your books, SINGING BLACK, DEAR CORINNE and I'M LATE. We are delighted to have you as a part of the Just Us Books family. Happy Birthday to you!
- Exploring Black Images In African-american Children's Literature
by Cheryl Willis Hudson “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” —words spoken in the Disney movie, “Snow White” “Who can be born black and not exalt?” —Mari Evans, author, I Am A Black Woman...
- Celebrating Kwanzaa
By Cheryl Willis Hudson Our family began celebrating Kwanzaa when our son and daughter were in kindergarten and grade school. My husband and I encouraged creative self-expression in our children and during their formative years we wanted to discourage...
- Getting Boys To Read—part Three
(continued—Part Three Getting Boys to Read) Sullivan suggests parents and teachers let boys read what they want, no matter how gross or fantastical, and avoid getting caught up in a book’s page count or reading level. “Kids don’t read to...
- Author Mari Evans
A major figure in African American literature and the Black Arts Movement, Mari Evans is an educator, musician and writer who writes extensively about issues concerning the Black family and community. Her published work for children includes I...
- Author Dr. Loretta Long
Dr. Loretta Long is an actress and educator who has entertained children for over thirty years in her television role as "Susan" on Sesame Street. In addition to her work in entertainment, Dr. Long conducts diversity workshops for parents, librarians...