It’s Tuesday, and it’s time to celebrate the children’s books making their shelf debut this week! And this week’s new books have it all: classic coming-of-age tales from three very different perspectives, two thoughtful explorations of culture and holidays, and one very sleepy sheepy! Otherwise Known as Judy the Great: A Poetic Ode to Judy … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: February 17th Edition
It’s week two of Black History Month and only a few days until Valentine’s Day, so it’s the perfect time to explore books that celebrate love in Black families! From parents to children to grandparents to cousins to aunties and beyond, here are some lovely recent books that represent how love forms the foundation of … Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day: Celebrating Black Love
It’s Tuesday, which means it’s book birthday time! This week’s new releases have something for everyone, from heartfelt explorations of community and family, celebrations of culture, adolescent troubles (both magical and practical), and powerful messages about what it means to offer and accept help. The Princess and the Grain of Rice by Tina Cho, illus. … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: February 10th Edition!
Awesome news for fans of middle grade dark fantasy: The Nowhere Beast by Leslie Vedder, illus. by Abigail Larson (sequel to The Labyrinth of Souls) is hitting shelves tomorrow! For those unfamiliar with this delightfully spooky series, it follows Ix Tatterfall as she is swept into a world of magic and mystery due to her … Continue reading THE LABYRINTH OF SOULS & THE NOWHERE BEAST (Leslie Vedder, illus. by Abigail Larson)
Happy February! It’s the season of Puppy Love—and a bit of Kitty Love, too! Between Valentine’s festivities from the Heeler Family, a lovestruck adventure with Dolly Parton’s canine pal Billy, and sweet tales of pets’ faves and forever families, there are plenty of titles to help the little animal lovers in your life celebrate the … Continue reading Happy Valentine’s: Puppy (and Kitty) Love!
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