Ramadan, the holy ninth of the Islamic calendar, began this week and Muslims around the world will observe with charitable deeds, daily fasting and special prayers. There ‘s not much I know about this religious holiday and or about Muslim/Islamic culture altogether. But I am trying to educate myself by reading about books so IContinue reading “Celebrating Ramadan: Own Voices Books for This Religious Holiday”
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Great Nonfiction Books by Women: International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day, a day we recognize and appreciate all the great accomplishments women have done for the world. This year, the campaign focuses on the initiatives that challenge inequality, goes against stereotypes and call out bias and help build a more inclusive world. This powerful sentiment is supported by the message #ChooseToChallenge.Continue reading “Great Nonfiction Books by Women: International Women’s Day”
Power of the Girl: Books for the International Day of the Girl
October 11 is International Day of the Girl, a UNICEF annual campaign for young girls to to amplify their voices and stand up for their rights. This year’s theme is “My voice, our equal future”, a perfect opportunity to reimagine a world that is inspired by adolescent girls. UNICEF has a great platform and resourcesContinue reading “Power of the Girl: Books for the International Day of the Girl”
The Heart of the Matter
I am not good at talking about politics or current events. Just because I have been silent on social media about what is going on, does not mean that I am not aware that I do not care about what is going on. My heart broke when I saw that video. My soul was inContinue reading “The Heart of the Matter”
Quote of the Day – March 24, 2020
“When a woman is ‘too much’, she is essentially uncontrollable and unashamed. That makes her dangerous.” ― Mariam Khan, It’s Not About the Burqa: Muslim Women on Faith, Feminism, Sexuality and Race
More Than Just Romance: Books About Unity & Tolerance for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is the day of love. But with all the uncertainty, hate and sadness in the world, some people may not be feeling a lot of the love as of late. There needs to be a reminder that there is still hope in the world, as long as we come together and we are tolerant ofContinue reading “More Than Just Romance: Books About Unity & Tolerance for Valentine’s Day”
cup of tea with that book, please 