My name is Judith Shaw. I am a mother to two young men, Rashidi and Nathaniel, who are my motivators. I am married to a supportive partner Gary Kohut. I am a visiting home Registered Practical Nurse (RPN). I find solace in reading and writing poetry. I am a daydreamer. It was through daydreaming I was able to create my platform Black Coco Brown to celebrate my Culture, my Blackness and the Arts within my Culture. I also perform and organizes poetry events.
New Year is a new beginning….
It is the perfect time to look back and learn from past experiences and make resolutions for the new year. It is an opportunity to try new things, make changes in our life, start on a new path, and say goodbye to bad habits and problems. I really hope that 2023 will be kinder and healthier for all of you.
Further adventures of the 6 year old Alex and his talking cat Bim. In these “Catventures” Alex again spends his summer vacation with Grandma in Upstate New York. He sells lemonade to passersby, he learns how to swim, and watches street artists. On July 4th he goes for a trip to NY City, where he visits the Statue of Liberty, The Magic Toy Shop, and finally witnesses the famous fireworks at the Brooklyn Bridge.
Deepa LOVES to dance. She studies a dance from India called Bharatanatyam that is like moving poetry! But since her dance is different from what her friends at school do, she isn’t sure if she should share it. Is there someone like Deepa in your class at school? What passion might you two share? Read to find out how you two are alike, how you are different, and how you could be friends to one another.
I immigrated from India to the United States as a baby with my parents. Formative years growing up in Texas in the 1970s and 80s, college years in Massachusetts, adult years in Texas and Minnesota, deep familial and cultural roots in India, and international travel shape my world view and values.
A couple fun facts about myself. I am adopted and have 20 brothers and sisters. I am a former beauty queen. And last but not least, I am an avid painter.
I’m a man that always seeks to get better. My journey of becoming an author is evidence of my passion for improving myself in every way imaginable. I’m a school teacher by morning, energetic football coach by afternoon, and a loving husband and father by evening.
You never know what you will find until you start observing!
Join Emmi and friends on their backyard expedition where they use their senses to observe the creatures in their natural environment. Science and Nature meet in this outdoor adventure for ages 3 to 6, where kids use a log book to capture what they find and learn to craft play paper binoculars for their own expeditions!
Macky, Joshy, and Cayden have found something magical in the forest, but why can’t the adults see it, besides Aunty Sydnie of course who is a big kid. What happens when everyone’s parents go missing? How will our heroes band together to save Monika, Jessee, and Robyn?
The book follows the journey of a little black girl that, through bullying, negativity, lack of representation, and body image issues – she learns lessons that help her to love herself, her family, and her friends. Through many life experiences, it is hoped that each book teaches children the importance of standing up for yourself, loving your body despite color, shape or size, and how family and friends can be your best support system. The book will focus on exposing young readers to understanding different emotions, how to deal with bullying, racism, family, and friendships.