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
Temperatures are rising, the school year is winding down, and summer is just over the horizon, which means we're ready to look at new children's books. With the change of seasons and upcoming holidays like AAPI Heritage Month, Father's Day, Pride, and Independence Day, it's a great time to brush up on what's hitting shelves … Continue reading Get Ready for Summer Reading: The 20 Best New Kids’ Books Releasing in May
Everyone loves a classic game of capture the flag! In the United States, it’s practically a staple of childhood: the sense of friendly competition, the teamwork, the pulse-pounding possibility of victory. But what if a neighborhood game of capture the flag was so contentious that it lasted past a day... or a week... or seventy-five … Continue reading J.D. Amato, Sophie Morse, and the Most Epic Capture the Flag Challenge Ever Played
As any kid (or former kid) knows, one of the fundamentals of social-emotional development is learning how to share. Whether it’s sharing a toy or snack, attention from others, or even one’s feelings, sharing with others is the bedrock of cooperation and social connection. Even Steven, the titular protagonist of Carrie Finison's new picture book, … Continue reading How to Get Little Readers Excited about Equity with Carrie Finison
Spring has finally sprung, and we are here for the warmer weather and brighter days! With fresh flowers blooming, bees buzzing, and birds chirping, we're ready to take our books outside for some relaxing reading time—but which books should we grab? Fortunately, April has some incredible upcoming picture book and middle grade releases that make … Continue reading The 20 Best New Kids Books Hopping onto Shelves This April
The Baby Bookworm 