G.C.Denwiddie

My Throwback Lisa Frank Diary: A G.C. Denwiddie Book Review

November 1, 2015November 1, 2015 by #BossWriter-In-Chief

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Notes I’ve kept a diary since I was young, and it’s so funny to read my old diaries because I’m still moody and dramatic. But it’s also funny to read these because it gives insight into who we thought/think we were/are. I’ve found that you know yourself pretty well as a…

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Just Us Women: A G.C. Denwiddie Book Review

November 1, 2015November 1, 2015 by #BossWriter-In-Chief

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Notes The cool thing about this book is it’s a Reading Rainbow Book. I also love this book because it’s about a road trip a young girl takes with her Aunt Martha. We don’t know the name of the niece, but this book brings back great memories of traveling with…

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Please, Baby, Please: A G.C. Denwiddie Book Review

November 1, 2015 by #BossWriter-In-Chief

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Notes This book is beautifully illustrated! *Big up to Kadir Nelson!" The plot line follows a young couple dealing with a young, rambunctious toddler. It’s memorable line is 'Please, baby, please!" I’m sure this will be a favorite for you and your young one! You can purchase here: http://amzn.to/1NiRzcY Watch…

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Shades of Black: A G.C. Denwiddie Book Review

October 30, 2015November 1, 2015 by #BossWriter-In-Chief

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Notes I love this book because it shows that shades of black aren't one dimensional. The vivid descriptions of blackness fosters pride in any young black child's consciousness. Another great thing about this book is a husband and wife, Sandra and Miles, couple wrote this book. You should purchase this…

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Ego-Trippin’ and Other Poems For Young People by Nikki Giovanni: A G.C. Denwiddie Book Review

October 30, 2015November 6, 2015 by #BossWriter-In-Chief

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Notes What I love best about this collection of poetry is Nikki’s unapologetically salute to being a young black person. NIkki Giovanni, my fellow Fiskite, breaks down the young black person’s experience in America and the beautiful, ugly realities that can come with that experience. She even shouts out Tupac…

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Amy Hodgepodge: Playing Games Review

August 17, 2015January 10, 2016 by #BossWriter-In-Chief

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(Each book review from GCDenwiddie.com examines the graphics (cover and picture), plot (including the ending), diversity, themes, and overall kidability. By kidability, I mean would my liberal-arts educated, at times bougie, social-justice-seeking self recommend this book to other people? Note, spoilers are included.)  Who knew Kim Wayans and her husband,…

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Peace, Love, and Cupcakes #KidLIt Review

August 17, 2015 by #BossWriter-In-Chief

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(Each book review from GCDenwiddie.com examines the graphics (cover and picture), plot (including the ending), diversity, themes, and overall kidability. By kidability, I mean would my liberal-arts educated, at times bougie, social-justice-seeking self recommend this book to other people? Note, spoilers are included.) I was first attracted to this book…

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