What is your favorite discipline of science to explore? Amongst others, we’re big fans of space exploration and study in the Baby Bookworm household, and we love reading about the past, present, and future in the sciences of space. As such, two of our favorite science books from the past year were Moving to Mars … Continue reading Happy National STEM Day!
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Gilbert and the Ghost (Heather Pierce Stigall, illus. by Jess Mason)
Spooky season may be over on the calendar, but ghosts still have plenty to teach us year-round. For instance: how does one make friends with a spirit from the other side? This is the question facing the titular protagonist of Gilbert and the Ghost, written by Heather Pierce Stigall and illustrated by Jess Mason. Don’t … Continue reading Gilbert and the Ghost (Heather Pierce Stigall, illus. by Jess Mason)
Happy 25th Anniversary to CLICK, CLACK, MOO: COWS THAT TYPE (Doreen Cronin, illus. by Betsy Lewin)
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)
10 New and Recent Books on Women in STEM for Little Readers
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
Dashing Towards a New Friend with Author-Illustrator Matt Tavares
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!
