Staying connected to one’s heritage can be challenging for third culture kids, especially when their place in the diaspora feels so far removed from its roots. For instance, in My Heart Speaks Kriolu by Stefanie Foster Brown, illustrated by Keisha Morris, the protagonist would love to feel more connected to her Cabo Verdean heritage. However, … Continue reading MY HEART SPEAKS KRIOLU (Stefanie Foster Brown, illus. by Keisha Morris)
What’s not to love about a luxury ski trip? Well, if you’re Marya Khan and you hate cold, hanging out with your bossy older sister, and, you know, skiing, plenty. If your chapter book reader hasn’t yet checked out the endearing stories of Marya, this sixth installment in the series is a treat. Marya Khan … Continue reading MARYA KHAN AND THE ABOMINABLE SKI TRIP (Saadia Faruqi, illus. by Ani Bushry)
We came home from our Christmas trip to a whole stack of awesome books that we can’t wait to share with you, but I had to give a special shoutout to this gorgeous bit of book mail from Sasquatch Books and Little Bigfoot! Lover Like River and Sky by Julie Kim is a warm and … Continue reading Book Mail: LOVE LIKE RIVER AND SKY (Julie Kim)
New year, new books on the shelf! As we welcome a new month and year in a few days, it's the perfect time for readers to refresh their TBRs with some of the most anticipated titles releasing in January—and obviously, that includes little bookworms as well! From cozy family stories to empowering adventures, from grounded … Continue reading New Year, New Reads: 20 Fantastic Children’s Books Releasing in January
The temperature has dropped where we are, and it puts us in the mood for cozy winter reads, the kind that you and your kiddo can curl up with and enjoy together. My Little Deer by Hannah Eliot and illustrated by Jennifer A. Bell is a perfect example of this, especially for families with pre-readers. … Continue reading MY LITTLE DEER (Hannah Eliot, illus. by Jennifer A. Bell)
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