We have written about Like the Moon Loves the Sky by Hena Khan, illustrated by Saffa Khan before, but it is worth bringing up again during Ramadan because it is a gorgeously illustrated book with beautiful…Continue Reading
Apr 162021
Tag: diverse children’s books
Apr 062021
The US/Mexican border is in a state of constant, painful crisis. Thousands of people arrive at our country’s southern border seeking admission to the United States so they can try to eke out a better…Continue Reading
Mar 312021
If you hashtagged BLM or put a Black Lives Matter sign in your yard or a mask on your face; if you marched or donated; if you contacted a Black friend or painted a mural…Continue Reading
Mar 172021
On March 16, an all-too-familiar tragedy struck in my hometown, Atlanta. Whenever there is a hate crime, especially one that ends lives, I feel broken. There are 8 people in my town who will not…Continue Reading
Feb 172021
Today is Love Your Pet Day! Of course, we love our pets everyday but today they are in for extra-special snuggles. We come across A LOT of books that celebrate the special bond between kids…Continue Reading
Oct 242020
I’ve been a fan of Barefoot Books since my law school bestie took me to a little bookstore in Concord, MA that sold their books. I am proud and honored to offer a guest post…Continue Reading
Dec 152019
We read A LOT of books here at Jambo Book Club HQ to find the best ones for our members. Our basic criteria are that the books star a child of color, be fiction, have…Continue Reading
Nov 132019
JK Rox is a counselor and author of three children’s books that focus on supporting children’s mental health during times of change or conflict in their lives. The Surprise Inside tells the story of a…Continue Reading
Aug 292019
“Jambo” means “Hello”. Part of Jambo Books’ mission is to try to spark conversations that will help people make fresh connections with each other and think creatively about how we can live together in equity,…Continue Reading
Jun 182019
Back in October 2018, we posted about great children’s books that feature gay or gender non-conforming characters to commemorate Atlanta’s Pride parade. It’s available here. For shorthand, here are the books we recommended. 2018 recommendations…Continue Reading