The Day Ahead sat down with Detroit-based author Daralynn Walker to discuss how she is shining light on the topic of diversity through her new children's book, "Madison Miles and the Big, Big Move." She explains how children can find commonalities between themselves and Madison while also enjoying a fun, lighthearted story.
How One Author Is Bringing Diversity To Children's Books
The Day Ahead sat down with author Daralynn Walker to discuss how she is changing children's literature with her diverse and unique characters.
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Posted: 10:59 a.m. EDT Jun 1, 2018
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