20 New Kids’ Books for June That Will Make Spectacular Summer Reading Picks

With schools letting out, it feels like everyone is getting their summer break bucket lists together! There are pool and beach days to plan for, vacations and road trip adventures to set off on, and all manner of lazy days to look forward to. And of course, for readers young and old, summer reading lists … Continue reading 20 New Kids’ Books for June That Will Make Spectacular Summer Reading Picks

The Gift of Love: Pooja Makhijani Explores Maternal Mental Health with Little Readers

With the arrival of a new baby, families always face big changes; some exciting, some exhausting, and some surprising! There are new routines to adjust to, new discoveries and bonds to be made, and new memories to form as the family grows. And this time of adjustment can be especially difficult to navigate for those … Continue reading The Gift of Love: Pooja Makhijani Explores Maternal Mental Health with Little Readers

Listen Up: Chrystal D. Giles on the Remarkable Power (And Joy) of Community Identity

One of the keystones of growing up is exploring, understanding, and embracing all of the aspects that inform a person’s identity. Each of our identities is an intersection of all the things that make us who we are: race, gender, culture, and even personality aspects that we define ourselves by. By exploring identity, kids grow … Continue reading Listen Up: Chrystal D. Giles on the Remarkable Power (And Joy) of Community Identity

Exploring a Wondrous World of Children’s Books Down the Rabbit hOle

Ever wished you could step into the pages of your favorite book? One of our favorite spots to visit in the Midwest, The Rabbit hOle in Kansas City, MO, is an immersive and interactive museum dedicated to the history and art of children’s literature. Filled to the brim with books to peruse while exploring the … Continue reading Exploring a Wondrous World of Children’s Books Down the Rabbit hOle

Get Ready for Summer Reading: The 20 Best New Kids’ Books Releasing in May

Temperatures are rising, the school year is winding down, and summer is just over the horizon, which means we're ready to look at new children's books. With the change of seasons and upcoming holidays like AAPI Heritage Month, Father's Day, Pride, and Independence Day, it's a great time to brush up on what's hitting shelves … Continue reading Get Ready for Summer Reading: The 20 Best New Kids’ Books Releasing in May