National Library Week: I’M SO HAPPY YOU’RE HERE: A CELEBRATION OF LIBRARY JOY (Mychal Threets, illus. by Lorraine Nam)

April 19, 2026April 19, 2026Leave a comment

Happy National Library Week! Sponsored by the American Library Association, this week is all about celebrating what makes libraries such an integral part of our communities. In addition to free access to literature, movies, music, and more, libraries serve as gathering places, educational opportunities, and technological resources. I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of … Continue reading National Library Week: I’M SO HAPPY YOU’RE HERE: A CELEBRATION OF LIBRARY JOY (Mychal Threets, illus. by Lorraine Nam)

Worldwide Creativity and Innovation Week: THE SPARK EXPERIMENT (Matthew K. Manning & Matthew Loux)

April 18, 2026Leave a comment

Did you know that it is Worldwide Creativity and Innovation Week? Inspired by the work and life of Leonardo da Vinci, this week celebrates the new ideas, innovations, and collaborations that improve the world and the people living on it. Naturally, that makes it a great time to highlight some STEM books for kiddos! One … Continue reading Worldwide Creativity and Innovation Week: THE SPARK EXPERIMENT (Matthew K. Manning & Matthew Loux)

LOOPS (Jashar Awan)

April 8, 2026Leave a comment

Learning a new skill can be daunting at any age, and getting tripped up in the middle of building experience can be frustrating. However, there are a few strategies to deal with these types of setbacks, something delightfully explored in Loops, the latest picture book by Caldecott Honoree Jashar Awan! As the child protagonist shows … Continue reading LOOPS (Jashar Awan)

FORMULA FAST (Matt Ralphs, illus. by Dragan Kordić)

March 28, 2026Leave a comment

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)

Women’s History Month: Heroines of Historical Fiction

March 26, 2026Leave a comment

Historical events can sometimes feel inaccessible or distant, especially for young readers, which is why it can help to step into the life of a relatable character and view history through their eyes. For women, girls, and gender nonconforming readers, that can be especially true; after all, history is often recorded through the lens of … Continue reading Women’s History Month: Heroines of Historical Fiction

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