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
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
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)
It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time to celebrate some book birthdays! This week’s new releases take readers from the depths of the sea to the heights of the moon and stars, from the Victorian era to the near future, and plenty of where and whens in between! Gigantic: The Small Whale with a Big Heart … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: April 14th Edition!
Passover begins tonight at sunset, kicking off eight days of observance that celebrate freedom, family, and gratitude. Amid Seders that remember the Exodus, celebrate the Jewish identity, and enjoy traditional foods like matzah and kugel, Passover is also a time to empathize with those under oppression and commit to working towards universal freedom. Chag Pesach … Continue reading Happy First Night of Passover!
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