Boss Women by Gwen Richardson (Review & Giveaway)

Boss Women by Gwen Richardson is a rhyming story celebrating the accomplishments of seven African-American women who built their businesses from the ground up.

What a fabulous way to draw attention to women of color who are empowering young women to believe in themselves and their ideas and to create a better world. These amazing women have forged ahead in a variety of fields and built successful businesses. It was great getting to know more about these business leaders.

I found it interesting that the author decided to write in rhyme. Typically, biographies are written in prose. That sets it apart from other books on the shelf.

Staci Creekmore provided the illustrations for Boss Women. With a use of vibrant colors, the women who filled these pages come alive. A neat artistic feature is Creekmore’s illustrations of each boss woman alongside a photograph of that person. Underneath the photo and drawing that sits side-by-side on the page, is the name of the woman’s company, its location, and the company’s website.

If you’re looking for a book to empower your young woman, I recommend Boss Women by Gwen Richardson.

Rating: 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cushcity Communications (June 29, 2021)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1737449609
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1737449607

I received a copy of this book from the publicist. This review contains my honest opinions, which I have not been compensated for in any way.

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Help Your Child Celebrate Black History Month with Resources from PBS KIDS

President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, but its origins reach far back into American history. PBS KIDS supports parents in teaching about and celebrating Black voices, now and all year long. Here is a list of some of their resources:

• A YouTube playlist of videos, including on the origins of Black History Month and an animated short of Amanda Gorman’s poem, “Talking Gets Us There”
• A collection that helps parents celebrate Black leaders with conversation prompts, activities, crafts and more
• Seven activities for families to celebrate Black History Month together

• A Learn Along Bingo printable that helps young kids honor Black leaders including Trombone Shorty and Misty Copeland

Broadcast and streaming options are available for families to tune-in and celebrate Black History Month. Check your local listings for times to watch/stream these free programs.

• PBS KIDS Family Night: Celebrating Black Leaders with PBS KIDS will air the following episodes on February 4-6, 7-10 pm ET:
  • Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum – I am Harriet Tubman
  • Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum – I am Maya Angelou/I am Frederick Douglass
  • Peg + Cat – The Dance Problem (feat. Misty Copeland)/Follow the Bouncing Ball
  • Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum – I am Rosa Parks/I am Thurgood Marshall
  • Arthur – Muffy Misses Out/Arthur Takes a Stand (feat. Rep. John Lewis)
  • Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum – I am Ella Fitzgerald/I Am Jesse Owens
• Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum “Celebrating Black Leaders” episodes will also air throughout the month, including:
  • I am Billie Jean King/I am Arthur Ashe (February 9)
  • I am Maya Angelou/I am Frederick Douglass (February 10)
  • I am Wilma Rudolph/I am Jonas Salk (February 16)
  • I am Zora Neale Huston/I am Charles Dickens (February 18)

Stream free on PBS KIDS throughout the month:

• Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
  • I am Maya Angelou/I am Frederick Douglass
  • I am Rosa Parks/I am Thurgood Marshall
  • I am Wilma Rudolph/I am Jonas Salk
  • I am Harriet Tubman
  • I am Zora Neale Huston/I am Charles Dickens
  • I am Billie Jean King/I am Arthur Ashe
  • I am Jesse Owens/I am Ella Fitzgerald
  • I am Florence Nightingale/I am George Washington Carver

• Arthur
  • Muffy Misses Out/Arthur Takes a Stand (feat. Rep. John Lewis)
  • George Scraps His Sculpture (feat. Kevin Sampson)/Arthur’s Big Meltdown
  • Big Horns George (feat. Koko Taylor and Taj Mahal)/Bleep

• Peg + Cat
  • The Dance Problem (feat. Misty Copeland)/Follow the Bouncing Ball
  • The Peanut Problem (feat. George Washington Carver)/More Adventures of Robin Hood
  • The Polka Dot Planet Problem/The Mardi Gras Problem (feat. Billie Holiday)

• PBS KIDS Talk About
  • “Talking Gets Us There” by Amanda Gorman

For more resources, downloadable content, and activities, visit Learn at Home With PBS KIDS | PBS KIDS for Parents

Resources from PBS Kids to Honor Black History Month

Black History Month gives us an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of African Americans and recognizing their contributions to U.S. history. PBS offers the following resources for parents and educators to make your celebrations meaningful, including includes a new animated short of Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman’s poem, “Talking Gets Us There,” an original she wrote for the PBS KIDS Talk About: Race and Racism special.

Resources can be found on PBS LearningMedia and PBS KIDS for Parents. They include:

Black Voices and History Resources:

• A collection that helps parents celebrate and honor Black history with conversation prompts, crafts and reading recommendations for little ones and adults alike
• A video where Oprah Winfrey interviews Stacey Abrams and shares her thoughts on voting for her values
• A lesson on astronaut Mae Jemison, the first Black woman to go into space.
• A video of writer Alice Walker sharing her stories from her childhood

Anti-Racism Resources:

• A panel of experts discussing how to use media to provide important context for kids and support anti-racist teaching
• Tips for creating a just and caring classroom
• A list of tools for anti-racist teaching
• The PBS KIDS Talk About: Race and Racism special

PBS also offers streaming and broadcast options for families to tune-in and celebrate Black History Month.

Streaming & TV*

*Check your local listings

·       PBS KIDS Talk About: Race and Racism

o   Special is available to stream on the PBS KIDS Video app and YouTube

o   PBS KIDS 24/7 Channel: Feb. 16, 2021

o   PBS KIDS Family Night event: Feb. 19 – 21, 2021

·       The Power of We: A Sesame Street Special

o   Special is available to stream on PBS KIDS Video app

o   PBS KIDS: Feb. 9 and Feb. 11, 2021

o   PBS KIDS 24/7 Channel: Feb. 10 and Feb. 16, 2021

o   PBS KIDS Family Night event: Feb. 19 – 21, 2021

·       Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

o   Episodes that celebrate Black leaders available to stream on the PBS KIDS Video app and YouTube

o   “Celebrating Black Leaders” episodes will air throughout the month, including a PBS KIDS Family Night event the weekend of Feb. 5 – 7, 2021

o   Featured episodes include: I am Harriet Tubman, I am Jesse Owens, I am Ella Fitzgerald, I am Rosa Parks, I am Thurgood Marshall, I am Maya Angelou, I am Frederick Douglass, I am Zora Neale Hurston and I am Wilma Rudolph