STEM is everywhere, and one great way to get little readers invested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics is to show them how these concepts inform their interests. For instance, if your kiddo is a fan of F1 racing, you can take a break from the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend to check out Formula … Continue reading FORMULA FAST (Matt Ralphs, illus. by Dragan Kordić)
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
For so many families, the heart of the home is a single piece of furniture: a kitchen table that serves as not only a place to share meals, but to create art, prepare food, do homework, play games, and connect with the people we love. In The Heart of Our Home, author-illustrator Janelle Washington gives … Continue reading THE HEART OF OUR HOME (Janelle Washington)
It’s our favorite day of the week once again! It’s always awesome to help our book friends celebrate their book birthdays, and this week’s has a varied mix that you won’t want to miss. From twisty family mysteries to silly fruittime fun, from a real-life labor heroine to a spider with her gaze on the … Continue reading Book Birthdays: March 24th Edition!
Nothing gets us more excited than a bookish care package, and this week’s is a treat for music lovers, sci-fi fans, multiverse aficionados, or anyone who loves a great middle grade novel! In Time for a Change, the second book in Questlove, S.A. Cosby, and Godwin Akpan’s stellar Afrofuturist time-travel adventure series, pals Rahim and … Continue reading Book Mail: TIME FOR A CHANGE (Questlove with S.A. Cosby, illus. by Godwin Akpan)
The Baby Bookworm 