National Library Week: I’M SO HAPPY YOU’RE HERE: A CELEBRATION OF LIBRARY JOY (Mychal Threets, illus. by Lorraine Nam)

April 19, 2026April 19, 2026Leave a comment

Happy National Library Week! Sponsored by the American Library Association, this week is all about celebrating what makes libraries such an integral part of our communities. In addition to free access to literature, movies, music, and more, libraries serve as gathering places, educational opportunities, and technological resources. I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of … Continue reading National Library Week: I’M SO HAPPY YOU’RE HERE: A CELEBRATION OF LIBRARY JOY (Mychal Threets, illus. by Lorraine Nam)

Using Imagination to Explore Big Feelings in Picture Books

April 16, 2026Leave a comment

Life is full of ups and downs, no matter a person’s age, but these vicissitudes can feel especially big for little ones. Having less understanding of (and control over) the world means finding creative ways to process minor frustrations like sibling shenanigans, or larger events like the loss of a loved one. One of those … Continue reading Using Imagination to Explore Big Feelings in Picture Books

Book Mail: DAD (Christian Robinson)

April 15, 2026Leave a comment

Book Mail! Not going to lie, this might be one of our favorite PR packages of all time. Fans of children’s literature are likely familiar with the work of the incomparable Christian Robinson, Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Honoree and the author and illustrator behind dozens of modern classic picture books. His newest work is … Continue reading Book Mail: DAD (Christian Robinson)

Tasty Family Cookbooks for National Food Month!

April 10, 2026Leave a comment

April is both National Food Month and Global Child Nutrition Month, which makes it a great time of year to spend some time together in the kitchen! Cooking together is the perfect way to open up conversations about nutritional health and body positivity, or to bond over the joys of making a meal. These are … Continue reading Tasty Family Cookbooks for National Food Month!

Wildly Good Animal Tales for Middle Grade Readers

April 9, 2026Leave a comment

Who doesn’t love a creature feature? There’s always something to love about an animal story for middle grade readers, whether it’s starring a loyal pet, fascinating wildlife, or beasts of fantasy and myth. These are some of our favorite middle grade animal tales from the last few months; what are some of yours? Glory Be … Continue reading Wildly Good Animal Tales for Middle Grade Readers

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