This book is a great way to begin teaching the kids in your life about Martin Luther King Jr and the civil rights movement. I love how this series, 'Little People, Big Dreams', always begins with the subject's childhood, which can empower kids to make big, bold moves towards making the world a better place in their own way. For more about Lolly, weekly learning themes, live & virtual events and more head to www.lollyhopwood.com Cheerio Dearios!

This classic kids book about a snowy day never gets old. It's been in book collections for generations. It's an endearing moment of childhood. But it also has historic significance. "'The Snowy Day': Breaking Color Barriers, Quietly The classic children's book by Ezra Jack Keats turns 50 this year. When it came out in 1962, it was one of the first major kids' books to feature a non-caricatured black protagonist. It became a huge hit, and was embraced by parents, teachers and children of all colors." - All Things Considered, NPR Jan 28, 2012 We hope you enjoy our reading of this book! For more about Lolly, weekly learning themes, live & virtual events and more head to www.lollyhopwood.com Cheerio Dearios!

This is a song that was used during the 1960's civil rights movement. It's a powerful anthem that helped build courage and unity in the hearts of the protesters. It's a great song to teach your own budding activists, and a good way to start a discussion about the Civil Rights movements of the past as well as the movements that we see in our own day. For more about Lolly, weekly learning themes, live & virtual events and more head to www.lollyhopwood.com Cheerio Dearios!

We all get worried sometimes. Those worries can get really big. This is a beautiful book which illustrates what that can look like for a kid. It also shows how talking about it with someone can help the worry get smaller, or even go away. Subscribe to Lolly's channel for her newest videos. And for lots of music, crafts, books and more, visit https://www.lollyhopwood.com/ Cheerio dearios!

This book is a great way to introduce children to the history behind voting rights in America. It's also a great way to start conversations on the work that still needs to be done to create a more equal country today. Subscribe to Lolly's channel for her newest videos. And for lots of music, crafts, books and more, visit https://www.lollyhopwood.com/ Cheerio dearios!

There are so many stories that need to be heard by more people! Queen Nanny of the Maroons is one of those stories. She had royal ancestry, but was sold into slavery in Jamaica. Being an incredibly brave, strong woman, she led her people to a new life in the hills of the beautiful island. She instructed them how to protected their way of life. And she even fed them miraculously. This story is part of the 'Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls', which is an incredibly curated collection of stories of women & girls who have changed the world. If you don't have these books yet, go get them! I hope you enjoy Queen Nanny's story. If you would like to learn more about me, Lolly Hopwood, and what I do, head to LollyHopwood.com. There's music, stories, shows, crafts, and live events! Cheerio dearios!

One of the best things we can do to show love is to walk, or stand, with our friends. Sometimes we're so focused on what we're able to do that we don't see how some people around us are struggling or being held back, which is not OK. We have the power to create a better future for everyone. And here's a great way to show kids how easy and wonderful that can be to do. Subscribe to Lolly's channel for her newest videos. And for lots of music, crafts, books and more, visit https://www.lollyhopwood.com/ Cheerio dearios!

A beautiful book that reads like a poem, this is all about empowerment, support, and comfort. Truly a gem in the world of children's books! Written by Julie Fogliano and illustrated by Christian Robinson, this is a book that kids & parents will want to read over and over again. Subscribe to Lolly's channel for her newest videos. And for lots of music, crafts, books and more, visit https://www.lollyhopwood.com/ Cheerio dearios!