Betty Tekle

Nov 27, 2023 | tulsakids.com | Drew Beckmeyer |Betty Tekle |Jenna Beatrice |Laura Raphael

This is my favorite TulsaKids “Books” column of the year because I get a preview of what children’s books the Youth Librarians and children’s books experts of the Tulsa City-County Library loved the most in the past year. Take a tip from other readers and use this annual list to select holiday gifts for the children in your life! Books are librarian-approved, and – bonus – you can check them out from the library first to see if they will work for your readers.

Apr 27, 2023 | kirkusreviews.com | Jennifer Ward |Betty Tekle

by Betty Tekle ; illustrated by Nicholas Alexander ‧ A young Black child longs to have a long, full beard like his father’s. Isaac and his dad often go to the barbershop, but Isaac isn’t allowed to listen while Dad and the others discuss “grown folks’ business,” like Mr. Williams’ recent accident.