New article on LitPOP! Young minds are always eager for new challenges, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education is a phenomenal way to encourage this. However, while children of all genders express interest in these fields when they are young, STEM careers are still largely occupied by men in adulthood. The World Economic Forum found … Continue reading 10 New and Recent Books on Women in STEM for Little Readers
Tag: middle grade
Happy Book Birthday to Bluey: The Sign!
š¾ Happy book birthday to Bluey: The Sign! This is the first graphic novel from the fan-favorite animated series, adapting the award-winning supersized episode. All about facing new changes and challenges, the story of The Sign is perfect for young readers who are starting to tackle longer reads for the first time. This brand new … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to Bluey: The Sign!
Dragonborn (Struan Murray)
Big congrats to Dragonborn by Struan Murray! This incredible middle grade fantasy series kicked off with style when it hit the New York Times bestseller list in its first week! The story follows 12-year-old Alexa, who lives a stifling life with her overprotective mother until her frustrations emerge in the most unexpected way: her transformation … Continue reading Dragonborn (Struan Murray)
10 New Kids Books From Indigenous Creators That Deserve Your Attention
New article on LitPOP! According to theĀ most recent U.S. Census, there are approximately 7.4 million American Indian and Alaska Native people residing in the United States and 574 federally recognized tribes. These communitiesĀ represent a wide rangeĀ of cultural history, tradition, and modern experience, and yet, childrenās books about Indigenous people and stories have been historically scarceāespecially … Continue reading 10 New Kids Books From Indigenous Creators That Deserve Your Attention
Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 29: Theodora Hendrix and the Snare of the Shadowmongers by Jordan Kopy, illus. by Chris Jevons and Lisa Hunt
Third in the exciting Theodora Hendrix series, readers rejoin the titular heroine as a much-anticipated trio to New York City is interrupted by the machinations of the diabolical witch Hilda, who is bent on devastating both the magical and human worlds alike. Fans of plucky protagonists and fast-paced adventures will appreciate this title, which can … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 29: Theodora Hendrix and the Snare of the Shadowmongers by Jordan Kopy, illus. by Chris Jevons and Lisa Hunt
