Between 2018-Present I volunteered to review books for ALA Booklist. I learned a great deal in the process of reviewing over a hundred books. During September 2022, I published my 100th children’s book review for parents, librarians, media specialists, and teachers in the ALA Booklist publication. It has been my sincere pleasure to serve the literacy community in this capacity. I hope the list of over 100 books provides parents with a list of quality books to purchase for children.
Flowers, T. A. (November, 2022) Black panther: Wakanda: the courage to dream. [Review of the book Black panther: Wakanda: the courage to dream]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (November, 2022) My fade is fresh. [Review of the book My fade is fresh]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (October, 2022) Ozzie and Prince Zedebee. [Review of the book Ozzie and Prince Zedebee]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (October, 2022) Mama’s home. [Review of the book Mama’s home]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (September, 2022) Lupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules! [Review of the book Lupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules!]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (September, 2022) Twelve dinging doorbells. [Review of the book Twelve dinging doorbells]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (September, 2022) The adventures of Qai Qai. [Review of the book The adventures of Qai Qai]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (September, 2022) Black gold. [Review of the book Black gold]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (September, 2022) Our story starts in Africa. [Review of the book Our story starts in Africa]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (September, 2022) Wanda the Brave. [Review of the book Wanda the Brave]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (September, 2022) Mary had a little plan. [Review of the book Mary had a little plan]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (July, 2022) Sometimes love. [Review of the book Sometimes love]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (June, 2022) Black girl rising. [Review of the book Black girl rising]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (May, 2022) Most perfect you. [Review of the book Most perfect you]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (May, 2022) I am able to shine. [Review of the book I am able to shine]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (May, 2022) Layla, the Last Black Unicorn. [Review of the book Layla, the Last Black Unicorn]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (May 2022) Together we ride. [Review of the book Together we ride]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (April, 2022) Black: The many shades of the world. [Review of the book Black: The many shades of the world]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (March, 2022) Kicks. [Review of the book Kicks]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (March, 2022) Tortoise and Hare: A Fairy Tale to Help You Find Balance. [Review of the book Tortoise and Hare: A Fairy Tale to Help You Find Balance]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (February, 2022) Beauty Woke. [Review of the book Beauty Woke]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (February, 2022) Hey you! An empowering celebration of growing up Black. [Review of the book Hey you! An empowering celebration of growing up Black]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (February, 2022) Midnight and moon. [Review of the book Midnight and moon]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (February, 2022) Why? A Conversation about Race. [Review of the book Why? A Conversation about Race]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (January, 2022) Parker dresses up. [Review of the book Parker dresses up]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (January, 2022) Mermaid Kenzie. [Review of the book Mermaid Kenzie]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (January, 2022) Blueblood: A Fairy Tale Revolution. [Review of the book Blueblood: A Fairy Tale Revolution]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (January, 2022) Dear Reader: A Love Letter to Libraries. [Review of the book Dear Reader: A Love Letter to Libraries]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (January, 2022). Who are your people? [Review of the book Who are your people?]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (November, 2021) Benji’s Doll. [Review of the book Benji’s Doll]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (October, 2021) Parker shines on: Another extraordinary moment. [Review of the book Parker shines on: Another extraordinary moment]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (October, 2021) The Real Santa. [Review of the book The Real Santa]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (October, 2021) Santa in the city. [Review of the book Santa in the city]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (September, 2021) Remember to dream, Ebere. [Review of the book Remember to dream, Ebere]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (September, 2021) SuperJoe does NOT do cuddles. [Review of the book SuperJoe does NOT do cuddles]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (September, 2021) A feast for Joseph. [Review of the book A feast for Joseph]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (September, 2021) Looking for a jumbie. [Review of the book Looking for a jumbie]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (September, 2021) Soul food Sunday. [Review of the book Soul food Sunday]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (September, 2021) Smile with African style. [Review of the book Smile with African style]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (August, 2021) The proudest color. [Review of the book The proudest color]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (July, 2021) Jenny Mei is sad. [Review of the book Jenny Mei is sad]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (July, 2021) Zuri Ray tries ballet. [Review of the book Zuri Ray tries ballet]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (July, 2021) The In-Between book. [Review of the book The In-Between book]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (June, 2021) Dozens of dachshunds. [Review of the book Dozens of dachshunds]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (May, 2021) I affirm me: The ABCs of inspiration for Black kids. [Review of the book I affirm me: The ABCs of inspiration for Black kids]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (May, 2021) The Bruce Swap. [Review of the book The Bruce Swap]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (May, 2021) Line and Scribble. [Review of the book Line and Scribble]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (May, 2021) Family reunion. [Review of the book Family reunion]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (May, 2021) Ruby’s reunion day dinner. [Review of the book Ruby’s reunion day dinner]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (April, 2021) Boogie Boogie, Y’all. [Review of the book Boogie Boogie, Y’all]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (March, 2021) Your life matters. [Review of the book Your life matters]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (March, 2021) Sometimes it’s hard to be nice. [Review of the book Sometimes it’s hard to be nice]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (February, 2021) Wanda. [Review of the book Wanda]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (February, 2021) Jayden’s impossible garden. [Review of the book Jayden’s impossible garden]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (January, 2021). Have I ever told you that Black lives matter. [Review of the book Have I ever told you that Black lives matter]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (January, 2021). My friend. [Review of the book My Friend]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (January, 2021). The whole hole story. [Review of the book The whole hole story]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (January, 2021). Off to see the sea. [Review of the book Off to see the sea]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (September, 2020). Brown: The many shades of love. [Review of the book Brown: the many shades of brown]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (September, 2020). For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World. [Review of For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (July, 2020). Alphabet of black cultures. [Review of the book Alphabet of black cultures]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (June, 2020). Nola’s scribbles save the day. [Review of the book Nola’s scribbles save the day]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (June, 2020). Libby loves science. [Review of the book Libby loves science]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (May, 2020). Harlem grown: how one big idea transformed a neighborhood. [Review of the book Harlem Grown: How one big idea transformed a neighborhood]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (May, 2020). The Noisy Classroom. [Review of the book The Noisy Classroom]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (May, 2020). Our world is whole. [Review of the book Our world is whole]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (May, 2020). I’m sticking with you. [Review of the book I’m sticking with you]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (May, 2020). Way past mad. [Review of the book Way past mad]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (April, 2020). What I like most. [Review of the book What I like most]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (April, 2020). Down under the pier. [Review of the book Down under the pier]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (May, 2020). Why do we cry? [Review of the book Why do we cry?]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (April, 2020). Happy: A Beginner’s Book of Mindfulness. [Review of the book Happy: A Beginner’s Book of Mindfulness]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (April, 2020). Margot and the moon landing. [Review of the book Margot and the moon landing]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (April, 2020). Tag your dreams: poems of play and persistence. [Review of the book Tag your dreams: poems of play and persistence?]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (April, 2020). Who will you be? [Review of the book Who will you be?]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (March, 2020). Tiara’s Hat Parade. [Review of the book Tiara’s Hat Parade]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (March, 2020). Thank you, garden [Review of the book Thank you, garden]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (March, 2020). Help wanted. Must love books. [Review of the book Help Wanted. Must love books]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (March, 2020). Just like mama. [Review of the book Just like mama]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (February, 2020). Rita and Ralph’s Rotten Day. [Review of the book Rita and Ralph’s Rotten Day]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (February, 2020). Cool cuts. [Review of the book Cool cuts]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (January, 2020). I believe I can. [Review of the book I believe I can]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (January, 2020). Brown baby lullaby. [Review of the book Brown baby lullaby]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (January, 2020). Bedtime for sweet creatures. [Review of the book Bedtime for sweet creatures]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (November, 2019). Just like me. [Review of the book Just like me]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (October, 2019). What John Marco Saw. [Review of the book What John Marco Saw]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (October, 2019). I am perfectly designed. [Review of the book I am perfectly designed]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (October, 2019). Pippa’s night parade. [Review of the book Pippa’s night parade]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (September, 2019). A different story. [Review of the book A different story]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (September, 2019). Ruby finds a worry. [Review of the book Ruby finds a worry]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (July, 2019). Tallulah the tooth fairy. [Review of the book Tallulah the tooth fairy]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (July, 2019). Boonoonoonous. [Review of the book Boonoonoonous]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (July, 2019). I got next. [Review of the book I got next]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (July, 2019). The king of kindergarten. [Review of the book The king of kindergarten]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (June, 2019). The Unstoppable Garrett Morgan: Inventor, Entrepreneur, Hero. [Review of the book The Unstoppable Garrett Morgan: Inventor, Entrepreneur, Hero]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (June, 2019). The night is yours. [Review of the book The night is yours]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (April, 2019). Hair love. [Review of the book Hair Love]. Booklist.
Flowers, T. A. (2018). Not quite snow white. [Review of the book Not quite snow white]. Booklist.
