New article on LitPOP! Readers may be familiar with phrases like “queer history is American history” or “LGBTQIA+ history is world history,” both of which represent the unassailable truth that the experiences and lives of the LGBTQIA+ community and the overarching story of humanity are inextricably tied. Queer and trans people have been at the … Continue reading 10 Informative Books for Little Readers That Explore LGBTQIA+ History
What’s a better price than free? When aspiring musician Margot finds an abandoned synthesizer with the titular sign, she sees it as her path to songwriting success. Of course, a cardboard sign is maybe not always the best source for reliable information… This middle grade graphic novel is a fantastically funny yet touching ghost story, … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 17: Free Piano (Not Haunted) by Whitney Gardner
We’re officially over halfway to Halloween, and we’ve got an especially spooky pick for you today! What happens to kids in the afterlife? As twelve-year-old Finn finds out after an unlucky incident with a falling coconut, it’s worse than you might imagine: homework. The newest student at Phantom Academy, Finn wishes to visit his cat … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 16: Phantom Academy by Christine Virnig
If there are any young fans of Tim Burton or the Addams Family in your life and they haven’t checked out the delightful Ghoulia chapter book series yet, here’s your signal to do so! The charmingly creepy (and creepily charming) zombie girl is back with a fifth book in the not-too-scary series. Halloween is approaching, … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 14: Ghoulia and the Sunken Secret by Barbara Cantini
Tomorrow is the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month! We were fortunate enough to check out these amazing children’s books by Hispanic creators. Featuring:🎶 LITTLE REBELS by Yuyi Morales🎉 THE POLAR BEAR AND THE BALLERINA by Eric Velasquez🪅 LOST ON DOLL ISLAND by Cassandra Ramos-Gomez🎶 FRIDAYS ARE FOR CHURROS by Jenny Alvarado🎉 MARISOL MCDONALD AND … Continue reading Hispanic Heritage Month Recommendations!
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