‘The Mama’s Den’ Shares Their Favorite Kids’ Books To Read With Their Kids

This episode is principally a show-and-tell celebration of youngsters’s books that not solely entertain however empower. These tales—rooted in range, equality, and emotional progress—provide a significant technique to nurture considerate, loving, and confident children.

The Mamas are glowing with satisfaction over these books by fellow powerhouse Black moms who’re penning must-reads for the subsequent technology:

Howdy There, Sunshine by Tabitha BrownYou already know and love her soulful cooking, however Auntie Tab’s abilities prolong far past the kitchen. The hosts of The Mama’s Den say that her guide delivers feel-good affirmations and heat vibes, encouraging children to embrace every new day with pleasure and positivity.

Harlem Honey: The Adventures of a Curious Child by Tamron Corridor

Codie, Ashley, Felicia and Melanie love this guide by speak present host Tamron Corridor. Tamron takes us on a vibrant journey by means of Harlem, celebrating tradition, neighborhood, and the magic of understanding precisely the place you come from. Harlem Honey hits bookshelves on March 25. 

I Received It From My Mama by Tika SumpterTika fantastically captures the bond between moms and daughters, reminding us that our little ones inherit a lot extra than simply their dimples or curls—they get our energy, love, and spirit too. I Received It From My Mama hits bookshelves on April 22. 

After all, no guide roundup can be full with out one in all our very personal Mama’s contributions. Ashley Chea proudly shared her considering behind her youngsters’s guide Stunning, Stunning Me on this week’s episode:

“Clearly I like this guide — not as a result of it’s my guide, nevertheless it’s the very first thing that I created after I created [my daughter] Amirah,” Ashley explains on The Mama’s Den. “I created the guide as a result of I simply couldn’t discover any youngsters’s books that have been actually celebrating all youngsters. There have been some for Black youngsters, some for simply white youngsters, however none that actually encompassed the spectrum of all youngsters and their colours and races. And so, I created it. It’s actually stunning.”

It’s a heartfelt reminder that illustration issues—and that each youngster deserves to see themselves mirrored within the pages of their favourite tales.

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Past the brand new releases, the Mamas shared their go-to bookshelves staples. These titles are favorites for serving to children embrace their creativity, follow self-love, and perceive their feelings:

What’s so particular about this episode is how a lot love and intentionality the Mamas pour into the books they learn with their children. By serving to children see themselves, admire others, and picture the inconceivable, these tales encourage us to fill our houses with books that nurture rising hearts and minds.

So if you happen to’re trying to refresh your kiddo’s bookshelf—and even decide up a considerate reward for a brand new guardian—you’ll need to hit play on this episode and add each single one in all these titles to your cart. Able to cozy up for storytime? Catch the newest episode of The Mama’s Den now on all podcast platforms and on Black Love’s YouTube channel!