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Tag: Representation Matters

Oct 242020

Why Books Should Show the Everyday Lives of Kids of Color

  • By Mijha Godfrey
  • Posted on October 24, 2020October 24, 2020

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

Oct 232019

Words Matter: Children’s Books to Explain the True Meaning of Lynching

  • By Mijha Godfrey
  • Posted on October 23, 2019September 3, 2021

We try not to be too political here because we want to encourage conversation and ensure that all feel welcome, even if not entirely comfortable.  But if we’re going to have conversations, then we have…Continue Reading

Aug 292019

Getting To Know You – KidLit version

  • By Mijha Godfrey
  • Posted on August 29, 2019August 29, 2019

“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

Aug 012019

Back to School: Avoiding Foot In Mouth Disease

  • By Mijha Godfrey
  • Posted on August 1, 2019August 1, 2019

We’re heading back to school in Decatur, GA today. We’re excited to see fresh faces and familiar ones. With fresh faces comes the minefield of making new friends without putting your foot too far down…Continue Reading

May 292019

Q+A: Tammi Sauer, Author of Mary Had a Little Glam

  • By Mijha Godfrey
  • Posted on May 29, 2019September 3, 2021

Tammi Sauer has written 25 children’s picture books including the Nugget & Fang series. She is also the author of a Jambo Books selection for our 5-6 year old subscribers in May 2019. In Mary…Continue Reading

Jan 282019

Beatrice Ajayi, Artist behind the first JambArt Boxes

  • By Mijha Godfrey
  • Posted on January 28, 2019

In October 2018, we launched JambArt boxes.  These boxes are covered in beautiful art that features children of color. Jambo Books’ mission is to center the stories and lives of children of color. We want…Continue Reading

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