It’s the first book birthday of May, and boy, do we have an embarrassment of riches for you! This week’s bounty of new releases has something for every reader: true tales of science and history, loving odes to family and identity, powerful stories about finding one’s power, and playful adventures that bring the laughs. If … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: May 5th Edition!
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
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)
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
The Baby Bookworm 