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 kidsā 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)
š¾ 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)
New article on LitPOP! According to theĀ most recent U.S. Census, there are approximately 7.4 million American Indian and Alaska Native people residing in the United States and 574 federally recognized tribes. These communitiesĀ represent a wide rangeĀ of cultural history, tradition, and modern experience, and yet, childrenās books about Indigenous people and stories have been historically scarceāespecially … Continue reading 10 New Kids Books From Indigenous Creators That Deserve Your Attention
Thatās right, October 30th is National Candy Corn Day! While this seasonal sweet can be a little controversial, we are firmly pro-candy corn at the Baby Bookworm household, especially when candy corn and books combine. In Candy Corn Christmas by Jonathan Fenske, the titular treats have been relegated to the pantry post-spooky season, waiting alongside … Continue reading Happy Candy Corn Day! Candy Corn Christmas by Jonathan Fenske
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