It’s May, which means it’s AANHPI Heritage Month! Representing the cultural diasporas of over 75 countries and countless ethnic groups, as well as how their lives have contributed to collective American history and culture, this month is the perfect time to celebrate AANHPI stories and creators in the children’s publishing world! We’ll be posting throughout … Continue reading AANHPI Heritage Month: Celebrating Asian American Stories and Creators!
Book Mail! It’s hard to believe that Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld’s delightful Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site was first published fifteen years ago! This simple bedtime story that follows a group of construction vehicles as they tuck in for a cozy sleep is just as charming today as it was in 2011, and has … Continue reading Book Mail: GOODNIGHT, GOODNIGHT Goodies!
It’s the first book birthday of May, and boy, do we have an embarrassment of riches for you! This week’s bounty of new releases has something for every reader: true tales of science and history, loving odes to family and identity, powerful stories about finding one’s power, and playful adventures that bring the laughs. If … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: May 5th Edition!
One of the keystones of growing up is exploring, understanding, and embracing all of the aspects that inform a person’s identity. Each of our identities is an intersection of all the things that make us who we are: race, gender, culture, and even personality aspects that we define ourselves by. By exploring identity, kids grow … Continue reading Listen Up: Chrystal D. Giles on the Remarkable Power (And Joy) of Community Identity
Mother’s Day is one week away (5/10)! While moms should be celebrated year-round, it’s always nice to take the opportunity for a special day to honor their love and care. Naturally, a lovely gift for moms is a book to share with their little ones! If you’re looking for a special read to tuck into … Continue reading Celebrate Mom with Perfect Picture Books for Mother’s Day
The Baby Bookworm 