Father’s Day is in one week (6/21), and we’ve got a collection of recent releases that make wonderful gifts for the fathers (or fatherly figures) in each young reader’s life! Hold by Randy Ribay & Zeke Peña Dad by Christian Robinson Because of Dads by K. E. Lewis, illus. by Maithili Joshi Papa, Please Get … Continue reading Sweet Picture Books That Make Perfect Father’s Day Gifts for Any Dad!
Fantasy and adolescence just seem to go hand in hand, which is probably why middle grade fantasy is such an enduring genre. When kids are looking for an escape as they figure out the world, middle grade fantasy provides elements of both: realms of mystical magic and answers to real-life questions. Here are a few … Continue reading Magical Middle Grade Recommendations for Young Fantasy Fans
We’re continuing our Pride Month celebrations with this week’s theme: PRIDE! Held on the first anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, the first Pride March was meant to honor those who had fought for queer and trans liberation, and create fearless visibility for the cause. Now, Pride celebrations are typically celebrated any time in the month … Continue reading Happy Pride Month: Celebrating the History of Pride!
As the weather warms up, June is the perfect month for getting outside, especially since it hosts both National Great Outdoors Month and National Get Outdoors Day (6/13)! There are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the summer weather, like hiking, biking, swimming, playing capture the flag, or even stargazing. Here are some … Continue reading Books to Inspire Outside Adventures for National Get Outdoors Day!
We can’t believe it: ten years ago today was our very first Baby Bookworm review! What started as a way to connect with my toddler over books has grown and changed into a wonderful community of children’s literature-loving friends, and I am so grateful! To celebrate our 10th birthday, we thought we’d share a few … Continue reading Our Tenth Anniversary + BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
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