New article on LitPOP! Young minds are always eager for new challenges, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education is a phenomenal way to encourage this. However, while children of all genders express interest in these fields when they are young, STEM careers are still largely occupied by men in adulthood. The World Economic Forum found … Continue reading 10 New and Recent Books on Women in STEM for Little Readers
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)
🐾 Happy book birthday to Bluey: The Sign! This is the first graphic novel from the fan-favorite animated series, adapting the award-winning supersized episode. All about facing new changes and challenges, the story of The Sign is perfect for young readers who are starting to tackle longer reads for the first time. This brand new … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to Bluey: The Sign!
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)
At last, our spooky series comes to a close! To wrap things up, we wanted to spotlight a few spooky favorites, brought to us by the Monstrous Classics series by Aladdin Books. Featuring collected works with striking redesigned covers, this series introduces the macabre tone of writers like Irving, Poe, Leroux, and more to a … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 31: The Monstrous Classics Series by Aladdin Books
The Baby Bookworm 