The Read with Carylee Show brings the love of literature to children and gives a peek behind the scenes by evoking the joy of reading, helping children interact with authors, and displaying the hidden talent of these authors who may be living in your community. 

In this episode, we will read "New Baby Coming, New Baby Here" with Sheryl Smiley-Oliphant.

✅ ABOUT THE STORY:

New baby dear, new baby here — 
she is pulling my hair, and she's pulling my ear!
New baby there, new baby here, 
she gets all the attention. It is not fair! 👶🏿🍼

When Alisa's new baby sister, Claire, is born, she has no idea what to expect. Will Claire be nice? Will Alisa have to give away all of her toys? Will Mommy and Daddy stop loving Alisa because baby Claire is here?

“New Baby Coming, New Baby Here” is the perfect way to help your child understand that when your family grows, so does the amount of love in your home. 

Her daughters inspired the author Sheryl Smiley-Oliphant to create this book. "I was inspired to write this book after I was pregnant with my second daughter. I wanted a way to teach her and show her the different changes that will be happening to the family and how her life will change with a baby for good and maybe sometimes not so good at times, but it's good to educate her and so that she is ready to be the best big sister ever." 

✅ ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Sheryl Smiley-Oliphant is a Theater Teacher, Director, and Children's Book Author. In addition, she runs the YouTube channel Activity Author, where she creates simple and practical learning activities using quick preparation and household items that keep kids entertained with creative activities and games. 

She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband and daughters Kimberly and Malia. 

Connect with Sheryl

Facebook: @authorsherylsoliphant 
Instagram: @activityauthor
Website: sheryl-s-oliphant.com

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#newbabycomingnewbabyhere #booksforkids #funbooksforkids #booksforsiblings #booksforbigsisters #booksforblackkids #childrensbooks 

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The Read with Carylee Show brings the love of literature to children and gives a peek behind the scenes by evoking the joy of reading, helping children interact with authors, and displaying the hidden talent of these authors who may be living in your community.

In this episode, we are going to read “Amy's Travels” By Kathryn Starke.

✅ ABOUT THE STORY:

“Amy's Travels” tells the story of a globe-trotting girl who visits all seven continents on earth. The book’s main character was born in Peru and traveled to Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, and South America and introduces Antarctica and Australia as well.

First published in 2006, writer Kathryn Starke shares that the character is based on her real life college roommate who had a very exciting story to tell. “Her father worked for the government and she traveled clearly all around the world. So this is Amy's true story that she gave me to write. And the reason I decided to write it is I am a former elementary school teacher and I taught first and second and third grade. And the seven continents are part of our curriculum in second grade. I could not find one story, a fictional story that took us to all of the continents. I found a nonfiction story for everyone, but that stubborn factual book I had to bring home from the library. And I found that we learn best through story. So I told the story of Amy to my students just using the map and using her journey. And when I realized that it not only made the children connect to other locations, but understood we have greater landmasses than just our community and our country. Then I turned it into a book with Amy's permission.”

✅ ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Kathryn Starke is a national urban literacy consultant, reading specialist, author, and founder/CEO of Creative Minds Publications. She is the author of Amy's Travels, Tackle Reading, A Touchdown in Reading: An Educator's Guide to Literacy Instruction, Because of You, and The Perfect Blend. Her award-winning publishing company is a personalized way to help authors bring their story idea to life. Starke's motto is publishing for a purpose, which has enabled her to create philanthropic projects around her titles including the annual Tackle Reading event supported by the NFL.

Connect with Kathryn:

LinkedIn: Kathryn C Starke
Facebook Personal Profile: @kathrynstarke
Facebook Business Page: @creativemindspublications
Instagram: @KathrynStarke
Twitter: @KathrynStarke
Website: creativemindspublications.com

#TackleReading #traveltheworld #creativemindspublications

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The Read with Carylee Show brings the love of literature to children and gives a peek behind the scenes by evoking the joy of reading, helping children interact with authors, and displaying the hidden talent of these authors who may be living in your community. 

In this episode, we are going to read “Good to be Me” by Jessica Parham.

✅ ABOUT THE STORY:

Perfect for homes and elementary school classrooms everywhere, Good To Be Me is a charming and heartwarming picture book your tiny humans would love to get their hands on… a conversation starter explaining truths about inclusion, diversity, kindness, differences, disabilities, and respect.

✅ ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Stay-at-home mom Jessica Parham was inspired to write "Good to Be Me" because of her children. "I have three kids, and they're at the ages where they ask a lot of questions. My younger daughter has blond hair, blue eyes, fair skin and has my shorter stature. And my older daughter is very tall. She has an olive complexion like me, brown hair, brown eyes. And one of my daughters wears glasses and has a little bit of a speech thing, which I find very cute, but they were starting to get a little bit insecure about their differences in each other. 

And then they started asking why certain friends had different skin colors and why certain friends might be missing a limb, and we have a lot of different types of friends and a diverse group and community. And so they're asking a lot of why. And so I couldn't find a book that was allowing them to have conversations with me. I didn't want an author to tell my kids what to think. And so I wanted them to be able to ask questions. So I decided to write the book that I couldn't find."

Connect with Jessica:

Website: https://jessicaparham-author.square.site/

LinkedIn: Jessica Parham

Twitter: @GoodToBeMeBook1

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Bipsy Bop Hold Your Head Up High by Takisha Payne

The Read with Carylee Show brings the love of literature to children and gives a peek behind the scenes by evoking the joy of reading, helping children interact with authors, and displaying the hidden talent of these authors who may be living in your community. 

In this episode, we are going to read “Bipsy Bop Hold Your Head Up High” by Takisha Payne.

✅ ABOUT THE STORY:

The spunky 10-year-old Bitsy Bop returns to tell her story as she pursues her love for hip hop and embarks on a new journey! She enters a reality television contest, Kids on the Groove, and gives her all with winning as her ultimate mission! "The performance starts, she hips and she pops, but she seems a bit off beat, her body is tired from all the practice required, but she can't accept defeat." Unfortunately, Bitsy Bop did not win, but she went home learning the most important lesson in her life. The author, Takisha Payne, who is a mother to 3 children, hopes to pass the message through this book: "Whatever your dreams, stick with it. You're not always going to win. But even if you fail, there's always tomorrow, and you can try again". 

✅ ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Takisha Payne is a writer, host and motivational speaker. 

Her first book “Bipsy Bop Wants To Hippity Hop” was published in January 2013 that tells the story of Bipsy Bop, a child understanding and using her God-given talents. Although her mother is skeptical, she never loses focus and, along with encouraging words from her father, she excels with her hip hop dancing skills.

The follow-up book “Bipsy Bop Hold Your Head Up High” was released in May 2020. It follows the story of the spunky main character as she turns ten and tests her dancing skills in a whole new level as she joins a competition by a major television franchise.

Connect with Takisha:

Instagram: @takishapayne

Website: www.takishapayne.com

Fairy Cornbread by Arian T. Moore

The Read with Carylee Show brings the love of literature to children and gives a peek behind the scenes by evoking the joy of reading, helping children interact with authors, and displaying the hidden talent of these authors who may be living in your community. 

In this episode, we are going to read “Fairy Cornbread” by Arian T. Moore.

✅ ABOUT THE STORY:

A little girl named Zoe gets fairy powers after eating her Nana's cornbread. She uses her fairy powers to make her birthday dreams come true and surprise her best friend. The plan is to keep her fairy powers a secret, but her brother sees it all. Will he keep her secret?

Read "Fairy Cornbread" and discover the gift of fun, friendships, and family with a whole lot of PINK and sprinkles bouncing off from the pages of this engaging picture book filled with culture and love.

✅ ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Arian T. Moore, Ph.D., is the Editor-in-Chief of Bibs & Business Magazine, a premier magazine for Christian working moms. She has a doctorate in organizational leadership (Regent University), holds a Masters of Arts in journalism from Regent University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Howard University. Dr. Moore has 10 years of experience serving as an adjunct professor for many universities, teaching leadership, journalism, and communications courses. She has also worked for more than 15-years in the world of communications and media. 

On top of her numerous accomplishments, she takes pride in being a wife and a supermom to 4 exceptional children. "Fairy Cornbread" is her first children's book and a fantastic contribution to a growing collection of diverse books that children of color can relate to and be inspired to read. 

Get in touch with Arian:

LinkedIn: Arian T. Moore Ph.D

Instagram: @drariantmoore

Website: www.fairycornbread.com

“Momma, Can I Sleep With You Tonight?” By Jenny Delacruz

The Read with Carylee Show brings the love of literature to children and gives a peek behind the scenes by evoking the joy of reading, helping children interact with authors, and displaying the hidden talent of these authors who may be living in your community. 

In this episode, we are going to read “Momma, Can I Sleep With You Tonight?” by Jenny Delacruz.

✅ ABOUT THE STORY:

How do you talk to your child about their big feelings while dealing with your own? How do you encourage hope as you hear devastating news every day? On nights when you can't sleep, and neither do your little ones — 

here's a book that's worth reading:"Momma, Can I Sleep With You Tonight?" by Jenny Delacruz.

This book provides a comforting conversation dealing with frustration and fear in these challenging times. “Mama, can I sleep with you tonight? My whole life feels like a bad dream. I feel too many feelings. They're all twisted up”. 

For parents and guardians, the book expresses that it is okay to tell children that it is natural to have these feelings but what is more important is to have them understand that they are supported and are not alone. “I'm still in shock. Our lives changed so quickly. The world we knew just stopped. But now we have to work together to live in this new one”. 

You can find a helpful resource for mental health tips towards the end of the book, where the author, also as a licensed counselor, talks about the stages of grief and free tools that you can access online. This book is also available in Spanish and French. 

✅ ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Jenny Delacruz is a licensed professional counselor of over 10 years of experience.  She has an M.S in Counseling and minored in African & African American Studies. 

Her desire to have the freedom to create diverse books led her to start Cobbs Creek Publishing. She believes that providing unique and relatable literature will empower children to make meaning about themselves and grow up to make a difference in the world.

Her book  Momma, Can I Sleep with You Tonight? tells her own experience of helping children deal with their grief and coping with COVID-19.

You can also check out her first book, Fridays with Ms. Mélange: Haiti. She has a YouTube channel called Storytime with Ms. Mélange where she reads diverse children's books aloud.

Get in touch with Jenny:

Facebook: Cobbs Creek Publishing

LinkedIn: Jenny Delacruz

Instagram: @cobbscreekpublishing

Website: www.cobbscreekpublishing.com

The Read with Carylee Show brings the love of literature to children and gives a peek behind the scenes by evoking the joy of reading, helping children interact with authors, and displaying the hidden talent of these authors who may be living in your community. In this episode, we're going to read “I Am My History” by Brian Keith Harris II.

✅ ABOUT THE STORY:

This is a powerful book that gives tribute to the ancestors of Black and brown children. It celebrates the power, strength, and richness of history and culture beyond only what is observed every February.

With powerful affirmations and I AM statements, the book creates confidence, awareness, and pride that children of color are destined for greatness and can contribute to creating extraordinary things just as our ancestors did!

✅ ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Brian Keith Harris II is an award-winning educator, lecturer, and motivational speaker, recognized for his work in transforming the landscape for black and brown children through teaching history, poetry, and dance. He is the Founder of Cultivating Young Kings, an organization that provides best practices and training for teachers, school districts, and community leaders who educate and work with black and brown boys in and out of the classroom.

With his book "I Am My History," Brain Keith has an influential force in helping children recognize, embrace, and celebrate their rich history and cultural legacy. "Often children of color do not have an opportunity to see themselves and their history reflected in books or curriculum in school. And I wanted them to recognize the connection between themselves and our ancestors who paved the way. And so that's why you see those images of the present day and our historical figures in our history, I wanted children to recognize that they're connected to the same people that we often talk about and share over the year and highlight all of their amazing contributions in how they have transformed the lives of people in this country and the world."

Get in touch with the author:
Instagram: @brian_keith_harris
Twitter: @iambriankeithh1
Website: briankeithharris.com/

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The Read with Carylee Show brings the love of literature to children and gives a peek behind the scenes by evoking the joy of reading, helping children interact with authors, and displaying the hidden talent of these authors who may be living in your community. In this episode, we're going to read “Momma, What Color Am I?” by Joy Grimes Eke.

✅ ABOUT THE STORY:

Momma, What Color Am I? is a beautiful illustration affirming a mother’s love through verse.

A recommended read for children one to seven years old, this book seeks to teach young minds the lesson of uniqueness and that one’s gifts cannot be categorized according to color.

The author Joy Grimes Eke hopes that through this book answers questions young ones ask regarding their identities. “Our children are always going to be defined. People are always trying to tell them who they are, what they look like. And I totally believe that we should affirm that in ethnicity and make them proud of who they are, but also to dig deeper for them so that they know that they're more than just the external to celebrate who they are, because that's a big part of who they are on the outside, but also the gifts and the talents that they have inside to be cultivated and developed”.

#affirmationsforchildren #speaklife #purposefulliving

✅ ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Mrs. Eke is a retired educator who holds a master’s degree in Elementary Education and a specialist certification in ESL. She’s an author, content creator, and a children’s advocate. She’s a wife and a mother to two amazing sons.

Connect with Joy Grimes Eke:

Facebook: joy.grimeseke
Instagram: aplace4joy
Twitter: LFChats
Website: aplace4joy.com

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The Read with Carylee Show brings the love of literature to children and gives a peek behind the scenes by evoking the joy of reading, helping children interact with authors, and displaying the hidden talent of these authors who may be living in your community.

In this episode, we're going to read Nia's Story - Simply Beautiful Me! by Dionne S. Bowen.

✅ ABOUT THE STORY:

Nia is a bright, bubbly, and brilliant little girl. She works hard in class, but when break time comes, she is truly free! Every day she happily plays with her friends, but today is different. Today Nia's friends ask her why her hair is so thick and why her skin is so dark. Nia soon realizes that she does not look like her friends or like any princesses in her books.

Nia begins to wonder if she is pretty at all. It's up to Mummy to show her how beautiful she truly is! Follow Nia on her journey as she discovers what makes her Simply Beautiful.

✅ ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Dionne Bowen is a proud mom, teacher, educational specialist, and children's fiction writer. Dionne first wrote Nia's story: Simply Beautiful Me'' in 2015 while pregnant with her firstborn Nia.

After two years, Dionne lost heart to continue the book with her daughter's sudden passing. Until her second daughter, Johari, was born, she mustered the strength to finish the story and deliver the message.

With her books and launching Simply Beautiful World, Dionne aims to provide an online platform where all little black and brown girls would be uplifted and celebrated. She considers these as her legacy to her daughters and all children from ethnic backgrounds to consistently see examples of positive black role models in works of fiction or within the media.

Get in touch with Dionne:

Facebook: Dionne Bowen (Simply Beautiful World)
Instagram: @simplybeautifulworld1
Email: [email protected]

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The Read with Carylee Show brings the love of literature to children and gives a peek behind the scenes by evoking the joy of reading, helping children interact with authors, and displaying the hidden talent of these authors who may be living in your community.

In this episode, we're going to read "The Rumble Hunters" by Courtney Dunlap.

✅ ABOUT THE STORY:

Bedtime stories don't get as much fun and exhilarating as this! The Rumble Hunters tell the adventure of five-year-old James, who awakened to a mysterious, rumbling sound in the middle of the night. He heads out to investigate along with his unlikely team of his siblings and their variety of pets. They explore in the dark with their imagination getting ahead of them, bravely tuning in for clues as they look in every room.

With its captivating rhyme scheme and enchanting pictures, The Rumble Hunters will take readers young and old on an unforgettable journey! Your kids (and you!) will be laughing out loud to discover the real source of the rumbling sound!

✅ ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Courtney B. Dunlap is a storyteller, educator, and speaker. With her first book The Rumble Hunters, Courtney hopes children of all ages will go beyond their fears to see the world through new eyes!

Together with her husband Curtis, they are raising four beautiful children in South Jersey. She enjoys blogging about her family's homeschool journey at www.abletoteachhomeschool.com. She also writes and edits content for LifeWay Christian Resources.

Grab your copy from Amazon.com, Target.com, Walmart.com, Barnesandnoble.com, and BAM. The Rumble Hunters is also available through these Black-owned retailers: Brown Boy Brown Girl, Be Bomb Book Club, Black Baby Books, and The Literacy Shop!

Get in touch with Courtney here

Website: www.courtneybdunlap.com
Facebook: Courtney B Dunlap
Twitter: @CourtneyBDunlap

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