Spooky season may be over on the calendar, but ghosts still have plenty to teach us year-round. For instance: how does one make friends with a spirit from the other side? This is the question facing the titular protagonist of Gilbert and the Ghost, written by Heather Pierce Stigall and illustrated by Jess Mason. Don’t … Continue reading Gilbert and the Ghost (Heather Pierce Stigall, illus. by Jess Mason)
Can you believe that this classic is already 25 years old?! For those unfamiliar, treat yourself to a humorous story of the striking bovines of Farmer Brown. Amidst plenty of silliness and adorable farm animals, Cronin and Lewin’s subversive tale of worker rights and standing up for oneself is a perennial favorite for a good … Continue reading Happy 25th Anniversary to CLICK, CLACK, MOO: COWS THAT TYPE (Doreen Cronin, illus. by Betsy Lewin)
New interview on LitPOP! What would you do to help a friend’s dream come true? I had the opportunity to sit down with Dasher series creator Matt Tavares to discuss Dasher’s newest adventure, Matt’s favorite holiday traditions, and the future direction of his beloved holiday series. Read the full interview here!
This past Sunday marked the start of Native American Heritage Month, a time to learn and show appreciation for the culture, art, and stories of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. In that spirit, we wanted to highlight some amazing kids’ books by Native creators. The Echo People, written by SD Youngwolf and illustrated by … Continue reading The Echo People (SD Youngwolf, illus. by Shonto Begay)
Big congrats to Dragonborn by Struan Murray! This incredible middle grade fantasy series kicked off with style when it hit the New York Times bestseller list in its first week! The story follows 12-year-old Alexa, who lives a stifling life with her overprotective mother until her frustrations emerge in the most unexpected way: her transformation … Continue reading Dragonborn (Struan Murray)
The Baby Bookworm 