Who doesn’t love a kids’ book about cute little (or big) critters? Animals and the humans who love them are classic themes for early readers, as so many little bookworms are themselves fans of the animal kingdom and its subjects. Animal friends can be a great way to introduce core concepts like counting and phonics, … Continue reading Captivating Creature Features for Curious Little Animal Lovers
With the start of June, we’re ringing in that special time of year to celebrate queer and trans individuals, families, history, and communities. At a time when the LGBTQIA+ community is facing a great number of challenges—from the banning of inclusive literature to attacks on employment and healthcare rights to the basic human right to … Continue reading Happy Pride Month: Celebrating History, Family, and Community!
With schools letting out, it feels like everyone is getting their summer break bucket lists together! There are pool and beach days to plan for, vacations and road trip adventures to set off on, and all manner of lazy days to look forward to. And of course, for readers young and old, summer reading lists … Continue reading 20 New Kids’ Books for June That Will Make Spectacular Summer Reading Picks
For some little readers, transitioning from picture books to chapter books or middle grade reads can be tricky. For example, neurodivergent kiddos can have trouble processing information with visual aids or large-format letters, and reluctant or anxious readers might feel overwhelmed by an abundance of text. Fortunately, one of the best solutions for these obstacles … Continue reading Colorful Graphic Novels Recommendations for Early Readers
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!
The Baby Bookworm 