Today, we’re continuing our celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month by shouting out books with girl power! Whether they’re family stories of courage through adversity or modern tales of school and friendship drama, these female protagonists tackle their challenges with grit, wit, and pride in themselves and their identities. Here are a few recent middle grade … Continue reading AANHPI Heritage Month: Protagonists with Girl Power!
One of the truly magical aspects of reading is the ability to dive into a world completely unlike our own: lands of fantastic beasts and fearsome magics, arcane weapons and spellbinding mysteries, uncanny characters and otherworldly adventures! Here are a few of the most enchanting fantasy stories we’ve been enjoying recently; what are some of … Continue reading Spellbinding New Reads for Young Fantasy Fans
Another Tuesday, another exciting book birthday! This week’s new releases are a fantastically fun mix of genres for all ages. From Summerween spookies to Father’s Day warmth, from epic adventures to fascinating critters, here are the children’s books we’re delighted to wish a happy birthday this week! The Odyssey: A Graphic Novel, Deluxe Edition, adapt. … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: May 12th Edition!
It’s the first book birthday of May, and boy, do we have an embarrassment of riches for you! This week’s bounty of new releases has something for every reader: true tales of science and history, loving odes to family and identity, powerful stories about finding one’s power, and playful adventures that bring the laughs. If … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: May 5th Edition!
One of the keystones of growing up is exploring, understanding, and embracing all of the aspects that inform a person’s identity. Each of our identities is an intersection of all the things that make us who we are: race, gender, culture, and even personality aspects that we define ourselves by. By exploring identity, kids grow … Continue reading Listen Up: Chrystal D. Giles on the Remarkable Power (And Joy) of Community Identity
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