I need some happy news. Do you need some happy news? Good thing I found some happy news. Have you heard about Marley Dias? About a year ago, this 11 year old girl decided to tart a book drive to collect books where black girls were the main characters. Her #1000BlackGirlBooks quickly spread and she’s already collected over 8,000 books.
Now she’s 12 and is writing her own book! Scholastic announced last week that her activism book will be published in Spring 2018. Here’s Scholastic’s blurb about the book:
wonder who started the #1000blackgirlbooks campaign, shows kids how to make their own dreams come true. In this accessible “keep-it-real” guide, Marley tells how she’s turned her passion into a literacy crusade that has captured the attention of the media, policymakers, and young people throughout the world.
Marley offers smart tips for “paying it forward” with whatever makes your heart sing, while getting support from parents, teachers, and friends to turn your dreams into reality. This book explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity and inclusion, using social media for good (not just makeup tutorials and angry tweets), and shows how young people can galvanize their strengths to make positive changes in our world.
- Did you know that you can borrow ebooks from your library?
- I have a striped peplum problem now.
- Anyone else in love with the new pieces from the New Balance for J.Crew line?
Currently Reading
The Impossible Fortress by Jason Rekulak
Around the web
- You need to pick up these shoes from Old Navy.
- Have you watched Crazy Ex-Girlfriend? It’s creator/star, Rachel Bloom, is pretty awesome
- Can’t stop, won’t stop with the sweater dresses. I am obsessed with this one that I just picked up though.
- Yesss, there’s a new Shondaland show coming soon! And it’s based on a book I loved!
- Should I get this pom pom hat?
- Um, is it weird that I think these look delicious?
- This would be such a cute Galentine’s Day present!
- Love this new photography project. Also, my friend from undergrad is in the pictures!
- Should I get this wrap tee?
Notable Sales
(PS if you’re going to do any shopping, make sure you sign up for Ebates first so you can get cash back on your shopping!)
- Ann Taylor: $50 Off Dresses. Full-Price Styles. Use promo code: DRESS50. Offer valid 2/9 @ 12 AM – 2/13 @ 3 AM
- Kohls: Take 15% off or take 20% off when you spend $100 or more with code TAKEOFF. Valid 2/16-2/20.
- Lord & Taylor: 20% OFF Regular-Priced, Sale & Clearance Items Use code BIG
- Old Navy: 20% off Old Navy merchandise. Use code SUPER at oldnavy.com. Online only. Restrictions apply. Ends 2/12.
- Talbots: Save up to 75% OFF original prices with steals as low as $14.99
Um, these dancers are killing it!
