Everyone loves a classic game of capture the flag! In the United States, it’s practically a staple of childhood: the sense of friendly competition, the teamwork, the pulse-pounding possibility of victory. But what if a neighborhood game of capture the flag was so contentious that it lasted past a day... or a week... or seventy-five … Continue reading J.D. Amato, Sophie Morse, and the Most Epic Capture the Flag Challenge Ever Played
As any kid (or former kid) knows, one of the fundamentals of social-emotional development is learning how to share. Whether it’s sharing a toy or snack, attention from others, or even one’s feelings, sharing with others is the bedrock of cooperation and social connection. Even Steven, the titular protagonist of Carrie Finison's new picture book, … Continue reading How to Get Little Readers Excited about Equity with Carrie Finison
Spring has finally sprung, and we are here for the warmer weather and brighter days! With fresh flowers blooming, bees buzzing, and birds chirping, we're ready to take our books outside for some relaxing reading time—but which books should we grab? Fortunately, April has some incredible upcoming picture book and middle grade releases that make … Continue reading The 20 Best New Kids Books Hopping onto Shelves This April
Greenland, or Kalaallit Nunaat, has been in the news a lot lately as the Danish territory and its inhabitants—the vast majority of whom are Indigenous—have faced unprovoked aggression from the United States government. Yet when pressed, most U.S. citizens would probably admit to knowing extremely little about the island, its history, and its people. Naja … Continue reading Naja Lund Aparico: One Year of Seasons in the Tremendous Beauty of Greenland
Ramadan is known to many as the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, a time for traditional fasting and prayer, as well as community and personal reflection. And with Ramadan’s observances come many sights and sounds familiar to those of the Muslim faith: fawanees lanterns, prayer rugs, kunafa, and wishes of “Ramadan Mubarak.” But what … Continue reading Revealing the Wondrous Beauty of a Ramadan Night with Nadine Presley
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