by admin.maria | Feb 2, 2018 | Children Animation, Children's Literature, Interviews, Picture Books, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
I first stumbled upon Eprjr Island around 2014, on Instagram. Their branding for the mini Trini t-shirts and baby onesies was so adorable and Trini fuh true. Then, the concept of a book that they were planning on publishing about a leatherback back turtle was...
by admin.maria | Jan 15, 2018 | Book Review, Children's Literature, Multicultural, Multicultural Products, Picture Books
After I signed up to be a part of Multicultural Children’s Book Day, I was paired with author Elsa Takaoka. Elsa provided me with a copy of her picture book Yumi’s Extraordinary Collection, to review for the venture. I’ve been a part of the Multicultural Kids...
by admin.maria | Jan 1, 2018 | Children's Literature, Interviews, Reading
The Frog and his Dancing Shoes is a newly published children’s picture book written by Tolulope Ogunmefun. Prior to writing his book Tolulope was well known as the YouTube sensation ‘Don’t Jealous Me’. The book’s title reminded me of two of my favourite...
by Maria Tumolo | May 25, 2017 | Book Review, Children's Literature, Diversity
Riley Can Be Anything is a first book by Davina Hamilton, Former Entertainment Editor at The Voice newspaper (and illustrated by Elena Reionoso). It’s an inspiring rhyming story. Davina wrote to address ‘ongoing reports about the underachievement of black boys in...
by Maria Tumolo | May 12, 2017 | Blogger Event, Children's Literature, London, Press Days
Last month, The Tiger Tales had the pleasure of visiting Emirates Aviation Experience, North Greenwich, for part two of Emirate Flight Time Stories. On this occasion the event was to commemorate the launch its first book, entitled Monkey on a Plane! The book was...
by Maria Tumolo | May 9, 2017 | Book Review, Children's Literature, Interviews
When I was introduced to the work of Dana Salim, I was so excited. I relish finding out about new ‘diverse books’. I’m fascinated by books show not just different races and cultures but belief systems. I want books beyond boys boy’s book and girls girl’s books. I was...
