"Beat the Summer Slide" - Resources For Summer Reading
Summer is here, and along with the hot New Orleans weather comes a relaxed and laid-back attitude. Though kids deserve to have a...
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New Orleans Public Libraries Have So Much More To Offer Than Just Books! (Resources Inside)
Like many families, we have read many books to our children over the years. When our kids began growing out of most of them, I found...
Celebrating "I Love To Write" Day!
"I Love To Write" Day is observed every November 15th, and I actually really love to write. Unfortunately, in my job as a literacy...
Is Joining the PTA Worth It?
Every year during school orientation, a table with a group of parents asks, “Would you like to join the PTA?” While there are many...
Ways to Mentally Prepare for Sending Your Kids Back to School
It's that time of year when we're preparing our children for the upcoming school year—purchasing school supplies, new sneakers, uniforms,...
Top 10 Fun and Educational Shows for Black Children on Youtube
What our children see and hear can positively or negatively shape the expectation of themselves…
2022 Summer Camp Guide for New Orleans
The moms of Black New Orleans Moms got together to share some of the best camp options for parents this summer. With summer right around...
The Inaugural Black Children's Book Week
Black History Month is getting an extension! In an effort to promote literature that shows love to Black children, Veronica Chapman of...
Black NOLA Summer Camp Guide
School has ended for many children this week, which marks the official beginning of Summer in many households
Louisiana Reading Scores Disappoint Again
Recently I was disturbed by an article I read online at AP News titled, Louisiana reading scores for young students continue to drop. The...
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