Bookmarks (TV program) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bookmarks |
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| Genre | Educational |
| Directed by | Fracaswell Hyman |
| Presented by | Marley Dias |
| Starring | Various |
| Ending theme | "Don't Forget Who You Are" by Common feat. PJ |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
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| Executive producer(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Tiffany Haddish |
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| Running time | 3-11 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Jesse Collins Entertainment |
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| Original network | Netflix |
| Picture format | HDTV 1080p |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | September 1, 2020 – present |
Bookmarks is a fun and educational TV show that started in 2020. It's all about celebrating Black voices and stories. The show is presented by Marley Dias, who is famous for her "1000 Black Girl Books" project.
This series was made by Jesse Collins Entertainment for Netflix. Fracaswell Hyman directed the show. It first came out on September 1, 2020. Each episode features a different Black celebrity or author. They read children's books by Black authors. The show helps kids learn about important topics. These topics include identity, self-love, and fairness. It's a great way to discover new books and ideas!
Meet the Readers!
Many well-known people joined Bookmarks to read stories. Here are some of the amazing readers:
- Tiffany Haddish (a comedian and actress)
- Grace Byers (an actress and author)
- Caleb McLaughlin (an actor from Stranger Things)
- Lupita Nyong'o (an Oscar-winning actress and author)
- Marsai Martin (an actress from Black-ish)
- Karamo Brown (a TV personality from Queer Eye)
- Jill Scott (a singer and actress)
- Misty Copeland (a famous ballet dancer and author)
- Common (a rapper and actor)
- Jacqueline Woodson (a award-winning author)
- Kendrick Sampson (an actor)
- Marley Dias (the show's host and activist)
Explore the Episodes
Each episode of Bookmarks features a different guest. They read a special book and share its message. The episodes are short, usually between 3 and 11 minutes long. This makes them easy to watch!
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| 1 | "Tiffany Haddish Reads I Love My Hair" |
September 1, 2020 | |
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Tiffany Haddish reads "I Love My Hair" by Natasha Tarpley. This book celebrates the beauty of Black hair.
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| 2 | "Grace Byers Reads I Am Enough" |
September 1, 2020 | |
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Author Grace Byers reads her own book, "I Am Enough". It teaches kids to love themselves just as they are.
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| 3 | "Caleb McLaughlin Reads Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut" |
September 1, 2020 | |
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Caleb McLaughlin reads "Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut" by Derrick Barnes. This story is about the confidence a boy feels after a haircut.
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| 4 | "Lupita Nyong'o Reads Sulwe" |
September 1, 2020 | |
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Author Lupita Nyong'o reads her book "Sulwe". It's a magical story about a girl who learns to love her dark skin.
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| 5 | "Marsai Martin Reads ABCs For Girls Like Me" |
September 1, 2020 | |
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Marsai Martin reads "ABCs For Girls Like Me" by Melanie Goolsby. This book shares inspiring words for young girls.
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| 6 | "Karamo Brown Reads I Am Perfectly Designed" |
September 1, 2020 | |
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Karamo Brown reads "I Am Perfectly Designed," a book he co-wrote. It's about a father and son celebrating their unique bond.
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| 7 | "Jill Scott Reads Pretty Brown Face and Brown Boy Joy" |
September 1, 2020 | |
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Jill Scott reads two books: "Pretty Brown Face" by Andrea Davis Pinkney and "Brown Boy Joy" by Thomishia Booker. Both celebrate the happiness and beauty of Black children.
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| 8 | "Misty Copeland Reads Firebird" |
September 1, 2020 | |
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Author Misty Copeland reads her book "Firebird". It's an inspiring story about a young dancer finding her confidence.
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| 9 | "Common Reads Let's Talk About Race" |
September 1, 2020 | |
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Rapper Common reads "Let's Talk About Race" by Julius Lester. This book helps explain what race is and why it matters.
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| 10 | "Jacqueline Woodson Reads The Day You Begin" |
September 1, 2020 | |
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Author Jacqueline Woodson reads her book "The Day You Begin". It's about finding courage to share your story, even when you feel different.
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| 11 | "Kendrick Sampson Reads Antiracist Baby" |
September 1, 2020 | |
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Kendrick Sampson reads "Antiracist Baby" by Ibram Kendi. This book teaches young children how to be fair and kind to everyone.
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| 12 | "Marley Dias Reads We March" |
September 1, 2020 | |
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Marley Dias reads "We March" by Shane Evans. This book tells the story of the historic March on Washington.
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When Did It Come Out?
Bookmarks became available to watch on September 1, 2020. You can find it on Netflix.
