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)
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
For so many families, the heart of the home is a single piece of furniture: a kitchen table that serves as not only a place to share meals, but to create art, prepare food, do homework, play games, and connect with the people we love. In The Heart of Our Home, author-illustrator Janelle Washington gives … Continue reading THE HEART OF OUR HOME (Janelle Washington)
Awesome news for fans of middle grade dark fantasy: The Nowhere Beast by Leslie Vedder, illus. by Abigail Larson (sequel to The Labyrinth of Souls) is hitting shelves tomorrow! For those unfamiliar with this delightfully spooky series, it follows Ix Tatterfall as she is swept into a world of magic and mystery due to her … Continue reading THE LABYRINTH OF SOULS & THE NOWHERE BEAST (Leslie Vedder, illus. by Abigail Larson)
The Baby Bookworm 