Told by a succession of exuberant young narrators, Magnificent Homespun Brown is a story -- a song, a poem, a celebration -- about feeling at home in one’s own beloved skin. With vivid illustrations by Kaylani Juanita, Samara Cole Doyon sings a carol for the plenitude that surrounds us and the self each of us is meant to inhabit.

This month we speak with two power houses Kayla Wilson and Torry Sledge to discuss with our students racial pride and Black dignity. Kayla lead the charge to change the name of Robert E. Lee High School to L.E.E. High School. Torry Sledge is the founder of Young Ambitious Activist (YAA). YAA has marched against police brutality, registered voters, fed the homeless, brought attention to the murder of Army soldier Vanessa Gullen and more. Students will hear from Ms. Wilson and Mr. Sledge the importance of knowing your worth and ensuring others understand your worth. The discussion is free but...

This month we speak with two power houses Kayla Wilson and Torry Sledge to discuss with our students racial pride and Black dignity. Kayla lead the charge to change the name of Robert E. Lee High School to L.E.E. High School. Torry Sledge is the founder of Young Ambitious Activist (YAA). YAA has marched against police brutality, registered voters, fed the homeless, brought attention to the murder of Army soldier Vanessa Gullen and more. Students will hear from Ms. Wilson and Mr. Sledge the importance of knowing your worth and ensuring others understand your worth. The discussion is free but...