Books

In celebration of Juneteenth 2020, the New York Public Library is sharing the Schomburg Center’s Black Liberation List for Young Readers, and giving visitors the chance engage in online events for viewers of all ages, including an afternoon of music, conversation, and reflection, as well as special Juneteenth storytimes for young learners. Visitors can also explore online resources for historical research, racial equity resources for educators, and more. To join

Boogie Down Books has a great list of anti-racist books for families, all of which can be purchased directly from the site. The books cover everything from anti-racism, the Black Lives Matter movement, civil rights, activism, allyship, to the history and culture of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in the United States. Check out the list here. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Tumblr it Tweet

  If you’re heading to the South Bronx Farmers Market this season, be sure to visit the Boogie Down Books Pop Up! There will be a great selection of children’s books, and even a fun reading nook for kids to relax while you shop the market. The market runs every Saturday from 10:00am-4:00pm until November 23rd. It is located on E. 138th St. between Alexander & Willis Ave. In addition

Photo: NY Times   The time has finally come. If you follow Noelle Santos on Instagram, then you’ve had a glimpse into what it took for her to finally bring a bookstore back to the Bronx- making her a pretty awesome story teller herself. On Saturday April 27th, The Lit. Bar will officially open its doors with a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration, followed by an invite only

If you’re looking for some good reads to end the year, or even some good gift ideas, then check out this list from the New York Public Library for some inspiration. Librarians from across The New York Public Library system nominated, discussed, and selected their best books of 2018 for children, teens, and adults. The Library released three lists today — 100 Best Books for Kids, 50 Best Books for

Looking to join a local book club in the Bronx? We’ve done our best to gather a list of local book clubs that meet up in the Bronx. We’ll continue to add to this list as we find more meet ups. Boogie Down Book Club This book club is run by Boogie Down Books and meets at local eatery Mottley Kitchen. Description: Boogie Down Book Club is a Bronx-based book

  If you haven’t already heard, American Girl is opening their new store in Rockefeller Plaza soon! And to celebrate, they’ve donated $1 million in free American Girl doll books to NYC kids and teens at New York Public Library locations across the city. Any child or teen with a New York Public Library card or who signs up for a card at their local branch will be eligible to

  The NYPL knows how important the library can be for school aged kids. So on October 19th, 2017, they are offering a one-time fine amnesty. So head to your nearest branch to clear those past fines, and move on with a clean slate! Learn more below. For more information, visit www.nypl.org/newstart. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Tumblr it Tweet about it Print for later Tell a

Each month, we’ll highlight some of our favorite books, calendars, and other publications that we believe are worth sharing. Have a recommendation? Comment below and let us know! Contains affiliate links used to keep Bronxmama running     1. While kids often get agendas in school, here’s an awesome planner for them to use for everything from school to sports. National Geographic Kids Weird but True Daily Planner is filled