Posted on 7th February 2011 by laneia in Families |General
amy hodgepodge, Biracial children, children's books, multicultural books, multiracial book
Amy Hodgepodge is a chapter book series about a young multiracial girl who is Japanese, African-American, Korean and White. The series, written by Kim Wayans (of the Wayans Family) and her husband Kevin Knotts, not only deals with issues of feeling different (i.e. Amy’s multicultural background), but also deals with the usual angst of growing up and dealing with other children.
I don’t know about you, but I was at first put off by the title “Amy Hodgepodge – All Mixed Up!” Hodgepodge makes me think of a jumbled mix of scraps, a mess, confusion, disorganization, without thought and so on. If the series is supposed to uplift multiracial children, surely it did not get off on the right foot with the title. (more…)
Posted on 2nd February 2011 by laneia in General |Identity
biracial book, biracial identity, just because i'm mixed doesn't mean i'm confused, multiracial book, svenya nimmons
In a new book titled “Just Because I’m Mixed Doesn’t Mean I’m Confused,” Svenya Nimmons (founder of SwirlPower.com) tells her story of being a mixed brown girl, growing up in the South with a Swedish name and a Southern accent. She shares her personal struggles with cultural identity, racism, depression, her health, and a learning disability. Throughout her guide, she advises on problem issues of biracial people while adding her own self discoveries that helped her to overcome it all.
You can pre-order your book from January 31st – February 6th at the swirlpower.com website.
