Mrs. Ashbury & Friends

Meet Joseline Hardrick!   📚Title of Book Take the Riverwalk   ⭐️Website Www.anybookthatinspires.com     “Take the Riverwalk” is a heartwarming children's book that takes readers on an exciting journey through Tampa's rich history. Join a young brother and sister as they explore the city with their aunt on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.   They visit the Tampa History Museum and take a stroll on the Riverwalk, where they accidentally get separated from their aunt. As they wait to be reunited with their aunt, they meet a kind and wise woman named Blanche Armwood, an educator, public speaker,...

Say hello to Vee Tyson!   📚Title of Book Where's Daddy?   ⭐️Website https://bishop19150.wixsite.com/veetyson?fbclid=IwAR2TN0qmTfOYq389UWr0gNGE2L4ZTCDHXGXH7pKHOQNaflw-6z4qi8GyCEs     V. Tyson grew up in the South with her mom and siblings. The best part of her childhood was working at her grandparents' family-owned business, Riley’s Grocery & Citgo Station. In this family business, she learned customer service, money management, stocking/purchasing, deli/butchering, grocery delivery, pumping gas and the importance of a great work ethic.   After graduation, Vee moved north to attend college. As a child, Vee had a special love for children. Vee loved to babysit, teach, and play with children in the...

Meet Tiffany Parker!   📚Title of Book Just Like Your Daddy   ⭐️Website www.graceandcokids.com     Just Like Your Daddy is an expressive story filled with daily affirmations for any young child. This story, written by Tiffany Parker is meant to remind everyone that GREAT daddies do exist.   This book shares the important reminder that the narrative around fathers, especially in the black community, and the negative perception of saying “you’re just like your daddy” can be changed. It can be a good thing. It can be a really great thing. We have the power to break those cycles...

Welcome Christine Gonsalves!   📚Title of Book Black History Worldwide Presents: Canadian Women of Influence   ⭐️Website https://www.facebook.com/blackhistoryworldwide/ Instagram:    @blackhistoryworldwide   FB:  Black History Worldwide   Canadian Women of Influence is an inspirational coloring & activity book. It is a visual celebration of ten trailblazing women who sacrificed, broke barriers, and gave of themselves at a time when that was not easy or welcoming to do so. These women accomplished extraordinary things and influenced their communities in Canada. They were brave  Black women who created legacies for future generations, for those who will never completely understand the obstacles and...

Say hello to Yoder Milton!   📚Title of Book Naija Girl   ⭐️Website https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075856841507&mibextid=LQQJ4d   Dr. Yoder Milton is an educator, mentor, author, and entrepreneur. She was born in Nigeria and was raised in Miami, Florida. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Bethune-Cookman University and received her Masters and Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University. She is married and has one daughter. She is a passionate educator and is an advocate for all children, especially children in underserved communities. She is enthusiastic about serving her community and being an impactful change agent. She is the founder of her nonprofit organization...