From a Milwaukee Children’s Book Author: 'Dear Black Girl: I See You'

Defender Book Corner: 10 children’s books celebrating Black joy, history and Identity

In this month’s Defender Book Corner, we’re turning the spotlight on the little readers in our lives. Books are more than just bedtime rituals or classroom assignments—they’re mirrors that reflect identity, windows into other worlds and doors that open wide to imagination and understanding.For Black children, representation in literature is not just important—it’s essential. Seeing themselves as heroes, adventurers, artists, scientists and dream…

From a Milwaukee children’s book author: 'Dear Black Girl: I See You'

A Milwaukee author and an illustrator collaborate on their second children’s book together focusing on the mental health of young Black children. The post From a Milwaukee children’s book author: ‘Dear Black Girl: I See You’ appeared first on WPR.

Zoe Oli, CEO of Beautiful Curly Me, to keynote Black Girl Magic Conference Thursday

Zoe Oli, CEO of Beautiful Curly Me, will be the keynote speaker as Black Girl Magic Educational Services hosts its 2025 Black Girl Magic Conference on Thursday, May 29, at Madison College Truax Campus. Now in its 8th year, the Black Girl Magic Conference is a gathering that unites Black girls from across Dane County for a day of empowerment, leadership, and inspiration. The conference celebrates and supports Black girls through interactive works…