Holiday Book Countdown, Day 2: FA LA LA FAMILY (Scott Hoying and Mark Hoying, illus. by Steph Lew)

Fans of the a capella supergroup Pentatonix will surely know Scott Hoying as a talented singer, but fans of inclusive holiday stories will love his newest picture book, co-written with his husband Mark. A family-focused look at the winter holidays, the Hoying family—along with the artwork of Steph Lew—gives a loving look at a baby’s … Continue reading Holiday Book Countdown, Day 2: FA LA LA FAMILY (Scott Hoying and Mark Hoying, illus. by Steph Lew)

Holiday Book Countdown, Day 1: THIS IS OUR FIRST CHRISTMAS (Francesco Sedita, illus. by Magenta Fox)

The holiday season is upon us, and with it another countdown! We’re kicking off the winter holidays with this adorable follow-up to This Is the First Book I Will Read to You, which features a small family celebrating their first Christmas together. Amidst twinkling lights, fresh-baked cookies, and cozy cuddles, this wondrous look at Christmas … Continue reading Holiday Book Countdown, Day 1: THIS IS OUR FIRST CHRISTMAS (Francesco Sedita, illus. by Magenta Fox)

THE MIDWATCH INSTITUTE FOR WAYWARD GIRLS (Judith Rossell) & MAX IN THE LAND OF LIES (Adam Gidwitz)

Winter break is coming up sooner than we think, so what better time to think about helping our youngsters build their cold-weather TBRs? For middle graders, I have two thrilling espionage must-reads that will fill their cozy midwinter reading with suspense. Bookshop Amazon The Midwatch Institute for Wayward Girls by Judith Rossell is the tale … Continue reading THE MIDWATCH INSTITUTE FOR WAYWARD GIRLS (Judith Rossell) & MAX IN THE LAND OF LIES (Adam Gidwitz)