Zayzay Literary Co

05/15/2024

New baby alert! 🤱🏽👶🏾

Welcoming a new son into our family has been a blessing and a beautiful adventure! 🍼 It has shown us that love is boundless and that there's always more to give.

Helping our toddler adjust to this new chapter has been a top priority, and books like "Shh! Don't Wake the Baby" by Petra Brown have been invaluable. 📖 This heartwarming story speaks to the challenges of an older sibling adjusting to the arrival of a new baby, highlighting the emotions and changes they may experience. It's been a joy to read to my 4-year-old, especially as we continue to work with him on using his bedtime voice. 🥴

What are some of your favorite books for teaching important lessons to your little ones? Share below!

➡️ Shh! Don't Wake the Baby: https://amzn.to/3K2GS0U

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10/31/2023

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07/22/2023

I have always been a voter. The main reason I've always voted is because my parents always voted. From an early age, they stressed to me how important it was to vote in every election, no matter the candidates or issues on the table. And so, as a parent, I take my children to vote with me as often a

07/22/2023

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My To Be Read list grows every day and I'm not mad about it 📚

07/14/2023

"Librarians save lives: by handing the right book, at the right time, to a kid in need." -- Judy Blume

For books to help kids dealing with common yet challenging childhood issues ranging from anxiety to anger, all for ages 7 to 12, we recommend "What To Do When You Worry Too Much” (https://amzn.to/44jFfnP), "What to Do When Your Temper Flares" (https://amzn.to/43lgTZQ), “What To Do When Mistakes Make You Quake" (https://amzn.to/3Oc3BKT), and the entire series at https://amzn.to/3DH4y6M

For an excellent series of guides for older tweens and teens focused on helping them handle a variety of life challenges, including bullying, body image, anxiety, and self-confidence, visit http://amgrl.co/2zIohAr

To help build children's emotional resiliency at every age, we've featured many books and resources in our blog post, "Understanding The Way I Feel: 50 Mighty Girl Books About Managing Emotions” at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=11449

For books that celebrate the value that books bring to our lives -- and the libraries and librarians that help make them available to so many children -- visit our blog post, "35 Mighty Girl Books Celebrating Reading, Libraries, and Literacy," at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=11656

07/11/2023

Join us for storytime in downtown Davidson! 📚

I'm excited to join for a special outdoor reading at the library.

Come treat yourself to Whit's frozen custard and live music by a local artist. We'll have signed copies of The Adventures of Keva: The Power of Trees available for purchase and giveaways.

We strive to create transformative, multi-faceted, lifelong stories. 📖

04/07/2023

The perfect picture book for every explorer and nature lover! This charming picture book follows Keva, a little girl who loves to play in the outdoors with her favorite tree. However, when her beloved tree is taken away, Keva embarks on a journey to save it. Along the way, she receives support from a mystical gust that carriers her on her way.

This book will inspire and ignite the imaginations of all young readers who have a deep love for nature and adventure. Get your copy today and celebrate the magic of trees and nature with Keva! 🌳🌳⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

The Adventures of Keva: The Power of the Trees

03/09/2023

TOMORROW, TONI MORRISON TO APPEAR ON U.S. POSTAGE STAMP

On Tuesday, March 7, the US Postal Service will issue a commemorative stamp in honor of Toni Morrison, who died in 2019.

To mark the occasion, there will be a First Day Issue ceremony that morning at Princeton University, where Morrison was a beloved and longtime professor.

Learn more:
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(Posted by the author's publisher)

02/22/2023

Now available ! 📚

I really enjoyed spending time discussing this story and others with the friendly team at Main Street Books in Davidson, NC.

'The Adventures of Keva: The Power of the Trees' is an adventure that will surprise and delight your little readers. Bring this celebration of nature home and create a love for the outdoors. In the local authors section.

02/18/2023

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"All these kids were going to the teacher asking, ‘Can I read with Mr. Herman?’” said Herman Cruse.

02/15/2023

The earlier you expose children to nature, the more likely they are to develop a life-long love for it. Also, going outdoors can be beneficial in early childhood development by sharpening language and problem-solving skills.

Unfortunately, recent stats have shown that participation in outdoor spaces (i.e. forests and national/state parks) is disproportionately white, with a number of factors contributing to this, including the lack of representation surrounding the outdoors.

To support efforts to build diversity outdoors by changing the narrative and encouraging young readers to get outside, we have curated a recommendation of the best outdoor books with black lead characters.

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All products were chosen independently by our editorial team. This guide contains affiliate links and we may receive a commission for purchases made. There’s a sense of balance and belonging t

02/07/2023

"An entire unit on “the origins, mission and global influence of the Black Lives Matter movement and the Movement for Black Lives” has been deleted from the 2022 framework." - Demetrius Freeman for The New York Times



https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/01/us/ap-african-american-studies-course.html

A guide to some changes in the curriculum, and how the new course differs from standard treatments of Black history in American high schools.