Can you believe that this classic is already 25 years old?! For those unfamiliar, treat yourself to a humorous story of the striking bovines of Farmer Brown. Amidst plenty of silliness and adorable farm animals, Cronin and Lewin’s subversive tale of worker rights and standing up for oneself is a perennial favorite for a good … Continue reading Happy 25th Anniversary to CLICK, CLACK, MOO: COWS THAT TYPE (Doreen Cronin, illus. by Betsy Lewin)
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
New interview on LitPOP! What would you do to help a friend’s dream come true? I had the opportunity to sit down with Dasher series creator Matt Tavares to discuss Dasher’s newest adventure, Matt’s favorite holiday traditions, and the future direction of his beloved holiday series. Read the full interview here!
This past Sunday marked the start of Native American Heritage Month, a time to learn and show appreciation for the culture, art, and stories of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. In that spirit, we wanted to highlight some amazing kids’ books by Native creators. The Echo People, written by SD Youngwolf and illustrated by … Continue reading The Echo People (SD Youngwolf, illus. by Shonto Begay)
New article on LitPOP! According to the 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 communities represent a wide range of cultural history, tradition, and modern experience, and yet, children’s books about Indigenous people and stories have been historically scarce—especially … Continue reading 10 New Kids Books From Indigenous Creators That Deserve Your Attention
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