Ramadan is known to many as the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, a time for traditional fasting and prayer, as well as community and personal reflection. And with Ramadan’s observances come many sights and sounds familiar to those of the Muslim faith: fawanees lanterns, prayer rugs, kunafa, and wishes of “Ramadan Mubarak.” But what … Continue reading Revealing the Wondrous Beauty of a Ramadan Night with Nadine Presley
Grief is a painful and formidable companion to have, especially at a young age, and the titular protagonist of N. West Moss's debut novel for young readers, Birdy, knows this all too well. As an eleven-year-old who has been the only source of stability for herself and her younger sibling for most of their lives, … Continue reading N. West Moss and the Healing Magic of the Great Outdoors
As the author of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret., Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Superfudge, and dozens more groundbreaking novels for children and teens, Judy Blume is considered by many to be one of the all-time most influential authors for young audiences. From writing deeply relatable stories and characters to tackling real-life … Continue reading Celebrating the Lifelong Impact of Great Childhood Reads with Selina Alko
Even the youngest of readers knows that each book must have three things: a beginning, a middle, and an end. So what happens if one of those critical elements decides to go missing? In Jon Burgerman's newest picture book, Beginning, Middle, and End, the reader playfully explores classic story structure through a meta-disagreement between the … Continue reading Big Sibling Energy and Unexpected Story Arcs with Jon Burgerman
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
The Baby Bookworm 