As Black History Month draws to a close, today we’re celebrating Black girl magic: the beauty, brainpower, brilliance, bravery, and overall blessings that Black and Brown women and girls bring to the world. Our Gracie Aunt by Jacqueline Woodson, illus. by Monica Mikai Sulwe by Lupita Nyong’o, illus. by Vashti Harrison Venus Washington and the … Continue reading Black History Month: Black Girl Magic
It’s the last week of Black History Month, to finish it out with fanfare, and we’re celebrating a different aspect of Black children’s literature for the next few days. Today’s theme: fantasy and folklore! From traditional folktales to fairy tale reimaginings, from modern fantasies to Afrofuturism, these are just a few of the marvelous books … Continue reading Black History Month: Fantasy, Folklore & Science Fiction
It’s that time of the week, folks: Book Birthday time again! We’ve got an abundance of offerings this week, including several that were on our list for the most anticipated children’s books of February! If you’re looking for a laugh, a cry, a mystery, an adventure, or a warm hug of a read, this week’s … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: February 24th Edition!
How adorable is this little care package we got to celebrate the upcoming release of Bartleby by Matt Phelan, which hits bookshelves on March 3rd! Not only is this dapper little polar bear a visual treat, but his story is also a relatable one, especially for those who prefer to approach social situations on their … Continue reading Book Mail: BARTLEBY (Matt Phelan)
So far, 2026 has been an amazing year for middle grade fiction! There have been so many powerful novels that offer humor, heartbreak, heroism, and healing. These are a few of our recent favs; what are some of yours? Dante N. Ferno is NOT a Loser by Brian Gordon The Moon Without Stars by Chanel … Continue reading Sunday Reading: Middle Grade Recommendations
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