New babies can bring all sorts of new changes to a household: new schedules, new routines, new sounds and smells (not all of them pleasant). Needless to say, this transition period can be tough on everyone, but it can be especially challenging for an older sibling who must not only adjust their whole life, but … Continue reading Finding Joy in a Little Mess with Author-Illustrator Sharon Davey
While the reception to the last season of Stranger Things was, um… mixed, it was awesome to see a fantasy/sci-fi classic like A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle get so much attention! This book is such a formative read for young sci-fi and fantasy fans, and I especially love this graphic novel version with … Continue reading A WRINKLE IN TIME (Madeleine L’Engle, aptd. and illus. by Hope Larson)
Preparing for a move can be rough on little ones and can leave them with a lot of questions that don’t have easy answers. Will they like their new home? Will they make new friends? Will all of their stuff make it to the next home? As always, books can help young readers and their … Continue reading A BOOK OF MAPS FOR YOU (Lourdes Heuer, illus. by Maxwell Eaton III) & STELLA AND ROGER ARE ON THE MOVE (Clothilde Ewing, illus. by Lynn Gaines)
Doubly awesome news for fans of The Rhythm of Time, the phenomenal middle grade debut by musical legend Questlove and author S.A. Cosby! First, the terrific time-travelling tale is now available in paperback! While Rahim is doing everything he can to juggle his strict father, his school bullies, and his hip-hop aspirations, his best friend … Continue reading THE RHYTHM OF TIME (Questlove with S.A. Cosby)
There are a lot of scary stories on the news right now, which can rightfully raise a lot of questions and fears in young readers. And while it may be tempting to shield kids from the frightening realities of the world, it’s not a sustainable solution. This is where books like Eden's Light, written by … Continue reading EDEN’S LIGHT (Jessica McKay, illus. by Jestenia Southerland)
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