As a ‘90s kid who coveted all things American Girl, I have to admit that the AG episodes we‘ve done so far on my book podcast have been especially near and dear to my heart. Episode 204 feels extra special, though! On it, the wonderful author Ebony LaDelle joins me to discuss all things MEET ADDY, American Girl business, BIPOC representation, and more. 🇺🇸 Listen at the link in my bio.
pickThis HF book shows the hardships of slavery in a way kids can relate to. The theme of this book is perseverance. Addy, a 9 year old lives during the Civil War. She has an older brother named Sam and baby sister named Esther. Her parents love them all very much and want their family to stay together. They are faced with whether to run or stay. This would be best used as IR while learning about slavery.
pickWow! Wow! What a book! Meet Addy An American Girl by Connie Porter. A children Historical Fiction (HF) novel. The novel will be an emotional experience for children that will read it. It can also be used for Black history month because it touches on the subject of slavery and the effects it had on the main character Addy and her family. It discusses her journey and her mother to freedom to Philadelphia.
Friday night at my house!! #readingisFUNdamental. My daughter is reading Addy's Surprise and my son is reading the Smithsonian's book on Cars,Trains,Ships and Planes
#weneeddiversebooks American Girl stories are great at diversity, while ranging across the centuries! #seasonsreadings2016
With about a week left in Women's History Month I was thinking about the books I've read over the years that showcase amazing women. Although fiction, the American Girl books were the best foundation I could hope for. History AND female role models! Addy was my favorite but they were all so great!
American Girls Collection: Meet Addy ; and American Girl | 
