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The Haunted Oak
June 18, 2023
The Haunted Oak is one of Paul Laurence Dunbar's most powerful poems, where he explores racially motivated murder and violence through the eyes of a witness -- the old oak tree.
Come live, and be merry
June 18, 2023
Come live, and be merry, and join with me to the sweet chorus of Ha ha he! -- William Blake
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Paul Laurence Dunbar for Juneteenth
June 17, 2023
I LOVE the exquisite poetry of 19th Black poet Paul Laurence Dunbar so much, and we were thrilled to get 2 books of his published at Little Owl House this Juneteenth month!
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Superbloom
June 16, 2023
Taking in the superbloom here in California -- I've never seen the hills look like this, covered in explosions of mustard and feathery wildflowers.
#hiking #photography #wilderness #explore #local #hikes #superbloom #california
Are you scared, Darth Vader?
June 13, 2023
Are You Scared, Darth Vader? is one of our favorite Father’s Day books —the humor and whimsy and sweetness by Adam Rex is a sheer delight. What is your favorite Father’s Day book 📕? #kidlit #books #bookstagram #FathersDay #dadlife #dads #gift #amreading #BookWorm #StarWars