Parent Driven Development

Parent Driven Development Episode 055: Jambo Books (https://jambobooks.com/) 02:22 Welcome, Mijha Godfrey! Mijha Godfrey is the founder of Jambo Books (https://twitter.com/jambobooks). Jambo, which means both “hello” and “welcome” in Swahili, is a book subscription service for children aged 0 – 13 where all the books feature lead characters who are children of color. The stories in Jambo Books (https://jambobooks.com/) focus on the beauty of childhood, the joys of friendship and family, the thrill of new adventures, the wonderful tapestry that is the life of a child of color. Mijha is passionate about helping parents raise children who won’t need to be taught how to tolerate people who are different from themselves because they will expect and enjoy healthy inclusion. 04:04 The importance of a diverse library Not letting experience resonate in only trauma or holiday 05:25 When should parents start showcasing different representations in their community to their children? Yesterday.. aka ASAP, as young as infa