There are so many benefits to reading to children and it is never too early to start. Even when your kids can't understand all the words you read to them, they love the sound of your voice and the time spent together is a great way to bond. As they get older, reading is a fun way to share culture and sociopolitical issues that matter to you with them in an age-appropriate way. Sadly, it's still not all that easy to find books for kids that represent us all. For example, Afro-Latino children's books just aren't as easy to find as books about white kids.
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That has a lot to do with the publishing industry and what it thinks will be marketable and profitable. Someday soon, hopefully, publishers will realize that they need to publish more Afro-Latino children's books and market them to everyone because they aren't just for Afro-Latino kids. Yes, Afro-Latino kids need to see themselves represented, but let's not forget that all kids need to see that representation. OK, I'll get off my soapbox now and get to the part where I share some wonderful Afro-Latino children's book titles with you. If you don't have the funds to buy these books, look for them at your local public library. If they don't have them there, ask the librarians if they can get them for you or have them sent from another library.
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