Ruthy's reading room

08/01/2024

It's Emancipation Day and we're celebrating in Kingston!! Be sure to come out to the inaugural flag raising ceremony today at 12pm - Confederation Park. Then enjoy a movie at The Screening Room starting at 6pm.

The celebrations don't stop... Don't miss the opening reception happening on Friday at 6pm.

Then to round out the events, be sure to come out to the Black Black Party on Saturday August 3 from 11am to 5pm. Ruthy's Reading Room will be sharing a story, activity and a craft at 230pm in the Amphitheatre behind City Hall.

The entire day will be fun for the entire family and you'll support Black businesses in Kingston!! See you there.

07/27/2023

Come and celebrate Emancipation Day in downtown Kingston ! This Saturday (JULY 29) will be THE main event! Black owned businesses from the area will be on display at the Black Block Party! Check the list

Yours truly will be enjoying story time with all my little readers at 130pm and 3pm. Come and enjoy a story or few to round out the fun and activity! Bouncy castles, face painting, muralist, spoken word artists, music, excellent food and more 🙌🏾💪🏾

12/01/2022

Which book is coming off the shelf next?!

My little readers will be excited to see another installment from the Jayla's Jaunts series making an appearance in Ruthy's Reading Room 👍🏾🔥

This time Jayla and her Auntie Yah-Yah are Cruisin' in California!! Come read along with me and don't forget your notepad! There's plenty to learn 👩🏾‍🎓👩🏿‍🎓👨🏾‍🎓👨🏿‍🎓

It's easy to add this book to your collection
https://www.amazon.com/Jaylas-Jaunts-Cruisin-Down-California/dp/0998390445

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KIDS' STORY TIME || Jayla's Jaunts: Cruisin' Down California by Senyah HaynesWhich book is coming off the shelf next?!My little readers will be excited to se...

11/24/2022

Hey Kingston and area locals! Remember that post about the new community resource center?! The time is coming for Ruthy to share some more great books at story time! Invite the families in your circle who have kids under 6, to join the story time fun!

AND, check out their page to stay up to date on all the community programs and activities they have going on!

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087675291850&mibextid=ZbWKwL

Come join us for story time with Ruthy's reading room on December 5th from 10-11!

10/18/2022

A couple days late, but I wanted to share this story. A great family resource opened in the community and I got a little cameo as part of Global TV's coverage!

Ruthy's reading room will be facilitating story time at the center. You know I'll be reading the books I feature on the channel, as well as great library books by diverse authors!

Thanks Ryan Peddigrew for covering this story!

Families with young children or kids on the way can now access a variety of needed services all at one location near Kingston's downtown.

09/30/2022

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation aka Orange Shirt Day 🧡

This year on this day when we pause to recognize, remember and reflect. Let us again, take time to consider what Orange Shirt Day aka National Day For Truth & Reconciliation means.

Let us recall the moments in Canadian history (and now) when Indigenous people were mistreated. Their children were removed to residential schools for the express purpose of deconstructing their language, cultural practice and connection to community.

Today, my featured review honors the experiences of Indigenous peoples by highlighting one Indigenous author's work.

Check out this review and take a trip to your local library to borrow this pick!

Stay tuned to the YouTube channel for more reviews, story time videos and author spotlights. Make sure you subscribe 🙌🏾😉

If you're a BIPOC children's book author, hit me up for a feature! My contact is below.

This episode highlights this book!!
Title: When We Are Kind
Author: Monique Gray Smith
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers

I gave this book 6 🐾🐾🐾 Jaw paws out of 7!!! Click the link to find out why.

Connect with me!! Send me your picks of your favorite Black authored and diverse children's books from your local library catalogue. I may review your book choice in a future review!!

Email: [email protected]

Orange Shirt Day Special Review || L&A Libraries || Ruthy's Reviews & Recs || When We Are Kind by Monique Gray Smith || National Day For Truth & Reconciliati...

08/01/2022

Oh Canada. We sing our anthem proudly. But let's take a look back at our history🧐. Let's examine a time when here in this land, people from African countries and Indigenous peoples (who were here first), were enslaved.

Watch and learn what Emancipation day is all about and why it's important to celebrate how far we've come. There is still much work to be done!! Education is a great place to start!

Happy Emancipation Day everyone!
Happy learning little readers!

Black children's book authors, parents, caregivers and all lovers of books to educate! Connect with me!!
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And remember, the best place to read is wherever you are with a book.

EduClips || Emancipation day in Canada || August 1, 1834Oh Canada. We sing our anthem proudly. But let's take a look back at our history. Let's examine a ...

06/20/2022

Which book is coming off the shelf next?!

De'Shawna Yamini has offered our black and brown little readers a book full of hope and promise. Read along with me when you order this book! Let's discover the story of so many strong, smart and trailblazing Black women! Make sure to order this one for your home library!

It's click and easy to purchase this inspiring book:
Book Website: https://ifshecandoit.me
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/mrsdy

I'd love your support!!
watch.subscribe.share my YouTube channel with the readers in your life.

Connect with me on Instagram , send a black indie author my way or email me with your favorite black indie author's name and book title to [email protected]

And remember, the best place to read is wherever you are with a book.

https://youtu.be/J4w9u5hmLpE

JUNETEENTH SPECIAL || KIDS' STORY TIME || If She Can Do It, I Can, Too! by De'ShawnaYamini || Picture book read aloud in Ruthy's Reading Room.Which book is c...

05/03/2022

Which book is coming off the shelf next?!

Nadiya overhears some news that causes her to be worried about her mom and family. Nadiya wants to help and finds a way to participate in the solution, but it doesn't take long before she is reminded that she doesn't have to do it alone. Nadiya turns to God in prayer and asks Him to help her family through as they face the obstacle ahead.

Read along with me as we see Nadiya's faith grow, God's answer to prayer and take the opportunity to apply her act of faith in your own life! Prayer changes things.

It's click and easy to purchase this encouraging faith-filled book:

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Nadiyas-Delightful-Day-Barbara-Durham/dp/0578917823

Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/nadiyas-delightful-day-barbara-durham/1140372014

Walmart https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nadiya-s-Delightful-Day-Paperback-9780578917825/404806931

I'd love your support!!
watch.subscribe.share my YouTube channel with the readers in your life.

Connect with me on Instagram , send a black indie author my way or email me with your favorite black indie author's name and book title to [email protected]

And remember, the best place to read is wherever you are with a book.

https://youtu.be/apsUV-sGEuE

KIDS' STORY TIME || Nadiya's Delightful Day by Barbara Durham || Picture book read aloud in Ruthy's Reading Room.Which book is coming off the shelf next?!Nad...