☕ CUPPA OF CHOICE: My day starts with a hot cup of coffee, which I drink while reading the morning paper. When I was a little boy growing up in rural Louisiana, I was awakened each morning by the aroma of coffee brewing. For me, it signaled a new day. I would watch my Dad sitting at the table, drinking his cup of coffee while reading the morning paper. I was too young to join him then, but I continue my father’s tradition now. A second cup normally follows my wake-me-up cup of coffee, and after a quick breakfast, I am ready for the new day.
☕ HOT OFF THE PRESS: Feelings I Love to Share by Wade Hudson, illustrated by Laura Freeman, published by Marimba Books (2015), and Book of Black Heroes from A to Z (revised edition) by Wade Hudson and Valerie Wilson Wesley, published by Just Us Books, Inc. (2013).
☕ FAVE FOODIE CHILDREN’S BOOK: Bottle Cap Boys Dancing on Royal Street by Rita Williams-Garcia, illustrated by Damian Ward, published by Marimba Books (2015).
I am a native of Louisiana. And I love the wide variety of cuisine found in the state. The northern part of the state is more known for its southern Soul, rural-influenced cuisine. The southern section, especially New Orleans, is characterized by the Mississippi River and other bodies of water, is famous for its Creole, Cajun, and seafood-centered cuisine. Bottle Cap Boys Dancing on Royal Street spotlights the tradition of youngsters’ tap dancing in the French Quarter using bottle caps stamped and ground in the soles of their shoes instead of taps. This delightful book captures the flavor of the Crescent City and introduces some of the famous dishes and food it is known for such as jambalaya, beignet, po’boys and red beans and rice. Let’s eat y’all!
☕ COMING SOON FROM JUST US BOOKS/MARIMBA BOOKS:
- AFRO-BETS® Book of Shapes (to be re-issued by Just Us Books, Fall 2016)
- AFRO-BETS® Book of Colors (to be re-issued by Just Us Books, Fall 2016)
- I’m a Big Brother Now, by Katura J. Hudson, illustrated by Sylvia Walker (Marimba Books, a new picture book for Fall 2016)
- Book of Black Heroes: Political Leaders Past and Present, by Gil L. Robertson (Just Us Books, a new book of biographies, Fall 2016)
- Sights I Love to See (another book in the “I Love to” series published by Marimba Books, Spring 2017).
☕☕ Visit Wade Hudson’s Official Website and the Just Us Books website and Online Store. Keep up with current news on the Just Us Books Facebook Page.
☕☕☕ JUST ONE MORE SIP: Get in the groove with the AFRO-BETS ABC Song!
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☕☕☕☕ AND ANOTHER SWEET SIP (in case you missed it): Cheryl Willis Hudson’s hotTEA post! With TWO hotTEAs in the house, they must have to wear their flame proof suits all the time. 🙂
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Gotta love his mug! :–)
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Looks to be super size :)!
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Great to meet Cheryl and Wade here, Jama. Thanks for the introduction!
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You’re very welcome. Double hotTEA power!!
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All books new to me, love being introduced to them, Jama, especially to those bottle cap boys. I used to do that with bottle caps long ago, too, among other things, like digging out the corks & re-making buttons. Thanks for sharing, liked on FB!
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I haven’t seen the bottle caps book yet. Wade’s comment made my mouth water — beignets and jambalaya — mmmmm! That’s interesting that you remade buttons.
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I think this hotTEA’s mug is a bit of a throwdown to the tea people. I’m just SAYIN’.
The Bottle Cap boys are my fave; I loved reading all about the background of that book on The Brown Bookshelf. Thanks for another introduction to a small-) and-getting-bigger) press.
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I think Wade’s mug might indeed be a throwdown to Cheryl’s fancy tea cup and saucer. A nice balance, don’t you think? 🙂
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What a great team!! Thanks for the intro to Wade (& to Cheryl)!!
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Yes, a great team — their children are also part of the publishing company. Such a talented group!
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His books look great! 😀
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