For so many reasons, it’s a good time to get or renew your library card. After I renewed mine, I visited the stacks, something I haven’t done in ages. Was glad to see my books plus titles from friends and fam.

Women’s History Month bookstack. 📚 I love a good memoir. Pictured: 📕 Gather Me 📕 Flying On Broken Wings 📕 I’m Telling the Truth But I’m Lying 📕Brown Girl Dreaming 📕My Soul Looks Back 📕Walking In My Joy 📕Welcome to My Breakdown #WomensHistoryMonth #BookSky

Harriet Tubman quilt handmade by my mama

Congrats to Vanessa Brantley Newton who is bringing her many talents and amazing energy to @pbskids Ms. V & Me! invites children to create art, tell stories, and sing songs along with Vanessa (Ms. V) in her studio. Watch, enjoy and spread the word! youtu.be/CwASc2Re3Is

How do you stay well-informed but not become overwhelmed these days, especially if you work in diversity, equity and inclusion? Bria and I talk about it. twofriendstalkingblog.blogspot.com/2025/02/wond...

It’s Toni Morrison’s birthday! Shirt: Music Sermon

This is Black History! Decades ago Wade and Cheryl Hudson were parents on a search for children's books that reflected the diversity of Black history, culture and experiences. Today their publishing company, Just Us Books, is celebrating 36 years in business! justusbooks.com #BlackSky #BookSky

Love the way QuestLove is approaching the storytelling in this Sly doc #SlyLives

Read Black authors year round. Read Black authors year round. Read Black authors year round. Read Black authors year round. Read Black authors year round. Read Black authors year round. Read Black authors year round. Read Black authors year round. Read Black authors year round. #booksky #blacksky

January was a month. February is our month. Not only February, but especially February. Every day of #BlackHistoryMonth, I'm rocking, reading, watching, attending, enjoying something that celebrates Black history, Black culture or Black folks. Shirt: @iamcjgallery (IG) #BlackSky

If you like a book please mention it! In a social media post, at a book club, on a panel, wherever. I still think word of mouth is the best thing going for discovering new or new-to-you titles.

Read books by black authors 🗣️ #booksky #booksky

Decided to keep a few titles from my TBR list right in my line of sight. (All books from indies including my one of my local stores, Watchung Booksellers in Montclair, NJ) #Booksky

I say this as much to myself as anyone else: this is their goal. To pelt us with every vile declaration & action, to make us feel battered, powerless & defeated at every turn. I just keep reminding myself to feel my feet on the Earth, breathe, get in my lane, reach out across lanes & fight.

This is a thread about book banning. Right now, today, books are being pulled from shelves in libraries and classrooms, some by direct order, some in fear of what's coming. This is *exactly* what Project 2025 said was going to happen. Make no mistake: this is not about books; it's about people. 1/8

Let’s go! Subscribe everybody. www.28daysofblackhistory.com

Making more time to write. katurajhudson.blogspot.com/2025/01/star... #writersky #smallbusiness

Logged on to tumblr for the first time in like 6 years. Smiled the whole time. Might get back into it.

My mama’s new picture book is a celebration of spirituals. I asked which song is her favorite. She played it for me. 😊 When I Hear Spirituals, written by Cheryl Willis Hudson, illustrated by London Ladd. #BookSky #BlackSky

Congrats to my mama! Her new book, When I Hear Spirituals, illustrated by London Ladd, is out today & received 5 starred ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews! You can get a copy at your favorite bookseller (shop small if you can 😊) & autographed copies from Just Us Books: justusbooks.com/when-i-hear-... 📷 Stephan Hudson

Congratulations to Cheryl Willis Hudson and London Ladd on the publication of their picture book When I Hear Spirituals, out today!! Get a copy from your favorite bookseller. Autographed copies also available from Just Us Books. Photo: Stephan Hudson justusbooks.com/when-i-hear-...

In the spirit of cooperative economics, we’re spotlighting book and bookish gifts from independent creators and small businesses. And there’s something for everyone, adults included! justusbooks.blogspot.com/2024/12/book...

Hoodie season. Photos: Stephan Hudson Hoodie: @justusbooks.bsky.social Location: Portsmouth Lighthouse Museum I wonder if it’s still closed…. #Blackownedbusiness

What we mean by #BlackFriday Children’s books that center and celebrate Black stories, history and culture all published by US — Black founded, owned and operated. Get these and other great titles directly from Just Us Books or from your favorite #Blackowned bookstore. justusbooks.com

Been reflecting on this quote recently: “Not what we say about our blessings but how we use them is the true measure of thanksgiving.” W.T. Purkiser

Was thinking the same as I was also tryna watch a 3 minute video yesterday. It’s not even worth hitting play.

A late 70s fave: I Want You Here With Me by The O’Jays

#CurrentlyReading Gather Me: A Memoir in Praise of the Books That Saved Me by Glory Edim #WellReadBlackGirl

Me looking for my faves on here #NewEdition ❤️ media3.giphy.com/media/xT9KVB...

Fresh mountain air and a change of scenery. #travel #Berkshires