Everyone loves a classic game of capture the flag! In the United States, it’s practically a staple of childhood: the sense of friendly competition, the teamwork, the pulse-pounding possibility of victory. But what if a neighborhood game of capture the flag was so contentious that it lasted past a day... or a week... or seventy-five … Continue reading J.D. Amato, Sophie Morse, and the Most Epic Capture the Flag Challenge Ever Played
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)
Did you know that it is Worldwide Creativity and Innovation Week? Inspired by the work and life of Leonardo da Vinci, this week celebrates the new ideas, innovations, and collaborations that improve the world and the people living on it. Naturally, that makes it a great time to highlight some STEM books for kiddos! One … Continue reading Worldwide Creativity and Innovation Week: THE SPARK EXPERIMENT (Matthew K. Manning & Matthew Loux)
I spent the week volunteering at one of my favorite annual events: the Scholastic Book Fair! Like many lifelong readers, I have a great fondness for the book fair and the excitement that surrounds it, and I loved getting to support fundraising for our school library while helping little ones find their new favorite book! … Continue reading Perfect Picks from the Scholastic Book Fair!
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 