Walter moved to Denver, Colorado, in 1970. Both Mildred and Earl were active in civil rights activism as members of the Congress of Racial Equity (CORE), of which Earl eventually became national vice chairman. In Los Angeles, she met her husband, Earl Walter, to whom she was married from 1947 until his death in 1965. She completed certification requirements in elementary education at California State College. In 1944, following graduation, Walter moved to Los Angeles and worked as a school clerk.

She earned money for tuition by working in the defence industry during World War II. Walter earned a bachelor's degree in English from Southern University at New Orleans. She was born in Sweetville, Louisiana, and raised in nearby Gaytine, both small, segregated sawmill communities in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana Mildred Pitts was born on September 9, 1922, the youngest of seven children to Paul Pitts, a log cutter, and Mary Pitts, a beautician and midwife. She published her autobiography, Something Inside So Strong: Life in Pursuit of Choice, Courage, and Change, in 2019. A native of Louisiana who later moved to Denver, Walter was inducted into the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame in 1996. Several of her books have won or been named to the honor list of the Coretta Scott King Awards. Walter has written over 20 books for young readers, including fiction and nonfiction. It may be helpful for students that have recently added a new family member at home, but aside from this I do not think I would recommend this book.Mildred Pitts Walter (born September 9, 1922) is an American children's book writer, known for her works featuring African-American protagonists. The illustrations are unappealing, and it lacks an educational aspect. I would not use this book in the classroom.

I would have liked to know more about how Jason fits into the new family dynamic. The end seemed a bit rushed and unfinished. Additionally, I felt that the flow of the book was a bit awkward. While I thought that the pastel color pallet was appropriate for this book I did not find the illustrations very visually appealing. The illustrations in this story are done with pastels which perfectly reflect the child-like curiosity of Jason and seamlessly fit into the new baby theme.

He is unsure of how he fits into this new life where most of his mother’s attention is focused on the new addition to the family. He consistently attempts to go outside and play but always quickly rushes home in fear that his mother needs him. The book tells the story of a young boy named Jason who, with the addition of a new baby, is struggling to learn his new role in the family.

Because We Are by Mildred Pitts Walter