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Diverse Picture Books & Documentaries for Food Lovers
I love food. Really, I do. I love learning about food, the origins and history of my favorite foods and understanding the complexity of that history. When I mentored college students who were living in intentional community focused on racism, they’d also wanted programs surrounding food. Students, very hungry students, wanted more than the dining… Continue reading
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The Revolution begins on the inside
I’m over the fakers & the half-hearted allies. The revolution doesn’t begin at protests or marches. No, instead, the revolution begins on the inside. Continue reading
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Are friends friends forever?: Mastering the Art of Making & Keeping Adult Friendships
Everything the internet tells you about making friends as an adult is true. It’s hard. As we age, our life rhythms fall in and out of sync with the people who surround us: past friends, present friends and even potential friends. Continue reading
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Weeding out TRASH graphic novels: 3 questions for finding the best of the best.
I’m a huge fan of graphic novels and have been reading them for years, but I can’t think of anything more annoying to me than bad graphic novels. Last year, our eldest begged for a graphic novel based on a popular kid’s video game. I conceded, hoping a book about the game would draw his… Continue reading
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Books for Mom Year Round
When in doubt, give a book. 11 of my favorite books about motherhood, mothering and motherhood in modern America that you can gift for Mother’s Day or anytime of the year. Continue reading
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Silencing my inner critic (again): Giving back no matter what.
Giving back shouldn’t be a business marketing trend. We believe in being a business that gives intentionally and silences our inner critic when we feel like it’s not “enough.” Continue reading
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Dumpster fire of a week.
“You’re not doing enough.” – your inner critic My inner critic is not kind. She’s ruthless at best. Always nagging, judging and critiquing moves before I even make them. It’s been a week of making adult decisions, grappling with disappointment, having hard conversations with others. And, my inner critic is running full speed ahead. She’s… Continue reading
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For Parents ONLY: Supporting teachers to embrace diverse books in the era of book banning
This one is for all my fellow parents. If you’re a teacher, don’t read this one cause you might ruin your holiday gift. It’s back to school season and if you’re like me, you’ve been thinking about the school supplies, teacher placement, and the laundry list of things to do before that first day. At… Continue reading
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From Backpack to Bookshelf: Must-Reads for a Successful School Transition
As I write this, school starts in 4 days and I haven’t shopped for a single school supply. Don’t panic. I’m headed out tomorrow for a solo trip to the store because my kids could care less about buying glue sticks, pencils, and marble composition notebooks. While our youngest has been in school for a… Continue reading
Hi, I’m Elicia.
A former educator in search of ways to pursue justice intentionally in a noisy world through products that spark conversation, connection & a stack of books on my nightstand.
Recent Posts
- Diverse Picture Books & Documentaries for Food Lovers
- The Revolution begins on the inside
- Are friends friends forever?: Mastering the Art of Making & Keeping Adult Friendships
- Weeding out TRASH graphic novels: 3 questions for finding the best of the best.
- Books for Mom Year Round