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#JanuaryJazz Day 12: #NationalTeaDay reminded me of this book with lovely children being described as having “Eyes That Glow Like Warm Tea.” Instead of the usual expected derogatory remarks, this book offers an alternative way of perceiving by providing a description that is not only poetic, but also culturally apt. My review: https://wp.me/pDlzr-nju

An unapologetic love letter to cultural identity, heritage, and ancestry. A visual poem honoring the beauty of one's complexion, praising the legacy written in the tresses of natural Black hair, and in celebration of self-acceptance.

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I have read this book with my PDS classes before and I always ask probing questions throughout the story and afterwards and I‘m always blown away by the wonderful things my students come up with.

Picture book. Published 2018. This is a great read that is very common in many classrooms today. It teaches children the importance of loving yourself while also respecting others and treating others with kindness. Self-esteem is a huge issue for many children and it‘s important to me to teach them how they can love themselves from a young age to carry in with them.

Author: Joanna Ho
Illustrator: Dung Ho
Published: Jan. 5, 2021
Genre: Fiction/ childrens lit
Awards: Golden Kite Award Book for Fiction or Non Fiction
This book is a book celebrating oneself and diversity. The main character is a little girl who learns to love the shape of her eyes.

But that does not dictate our worth: we both have places her on earth.

Absolutely loved this book that teaches of respect and kindness for everyone.

Poetry. This is a beautiful book of rhyming poetry book. I found myself focusing more on the message behind the rhymes and poem. Which I found is that everyone is worth of respect and we should show kindness to others. This book beautifully delivers that massage through simple rhyme and simile.

When everyone is too busy to help. You matter.