10 New and Recent Books on Women in STEM for Little Readers

New article on LitPOP! Young minds are always eager for new challenges, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education is a phenomenal way to encourage this. However, while children of all genders express interest in these fields when they are young, STEM careers are still largely occupied by men in adulthood. The World Economic Forum found … Continue reading 10 New and Recent Books on Women in STEM for Little Readers

10 New Kids Books From Indigenous Creators That Deserve Your Attention

New article on LitPOP! According to theĀ most recent U.S. Census, there are approximately 7.4 million American Indian and Alaska Native people residing in the United States and 574 federally recognized tribes. These communitiesĀ represent a wide rangeĀ of cultural history, tradition, and modern experience, and yet, children’s books about Indigenous people and stories have been historically scarce—especially … Continue reading 10 New Kids Books From Indigenous Creators That Deserve Your Attention

Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 31: The Monstrous Classics Series by Aladdin Books

At last, our spooky series comes to a close! To wrap things up, we wanted to spotlight a few spooky favorites, brought to us by the Monstrous Classics series by Aladdin Books. Featuring collected works with striking redesigned covers, this series introduces the macabre tone of writers like Irving, Poe, Leroux, and more to a … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 31: The Monstrous Classics Series by Aladdin Books

Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 30: The Gingerbread Monster by Dan Gemeinhart, illus. by Hugo L. Cueller

Happy Halloween Eve! We’ve got a perfect pick as we near the end of spooky season with this one, as it provides a delightful transition between Halloween and the winter holidays. Young Frank N. Stine is hoping to mix up a sweet treat, but his gingerbread mix is low. Easy fix, right? Just doctor it … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 30: The Gingerbread Monster by Dan Gemeinhart, illus. by Hugo L. Cueller