As we all know, adolescence is a minefield of social awkwardness, unpredictable body changes, and a growing understanding of the complexities of adulthood. However, these years can also present opportunities for amazing friendships, brilliant memories, and self-realizations that can last a lifetime. I was able to read the marvelous Breakout by Christina Wyman earlier this … Continue reading BREAKOUT, SLOUCH, and JAWBREAKER (Christina Wyman)
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)
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)
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)
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)
The Baby Bookworm 