![]() ![]() I still enjoyed them, but it was all very disconnected from my own experience. Most of the books I read were about middle-class or even rich white kids who lived in the suburbs. When I was growing up as an Afro-Puerto Rican in the United States, reading was one of my favorite things to do, but till this day, I can't think of a single book I read that featured a main character, let alone any character, that shared a background like mine. Specifically, as a Latina mom, a big part of that has been going out of my way to make sure my children are seeing and reading stories that feature characters who look like them and share some of their cultural experiences. ![]() If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work.Īs a mom, one of the most important things I've done since my children were born has been to read to them daily. ![]() As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. ![]()
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