It’s the first Tuesday of the month, which means it’s the first of March’s book birthdays! And there is a lot to celebrate about the books this week, from two cookbooks for budding chefs, books that celebrate the arrival of spring, books with mysteries to untangle, and books about finding one’s place in the world. … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: March 3rd Edition!
Black History Month isn’t just about history. It’s about recognizing the impact of Black culture and individuals on our collective past, present, and future. We hope that you and your young readers take this last day of Black History Month to reflect and celebrate the rich beauty and value of Black identities across time. Happy … Continue reading Black History Month: Celebrating Past, Present, and Future
As winter draws to a close and spring knocks on the door, everything is becoming a little fresher: the air, the grass, and our TBRs! And with March on the way, there is a whole world of new reads that are perfect for adding that little bit of freshness, and we're here with our favorites. … Continue reading 20 Fresh New Kids Books in March That Will Make a Spectacular Start to Spring
As Black History Month draws to a close, today we’re celebrating Black girl magic: the beauty, brainpower, brilliance, bravery, and overall blessings that Black and Brown women and girls bring to the world. Our Gracie Aunt by Jacqueline Woodson, illus. by Monica Mikai Sulwe by Lupita Nyong’o, illus. by Vashti Harrison Venus Washington and the … Continue reading Black History Month: Black Girl Magic
It’s the last week of Black History Month, to finish it out with fanfare, and we’re celebrating a different aspect of Black children’s literature for the next few days. Today’s theme: fantasy and folklore! From traditional folktales to fairy tale reimaginings, from modern fantasies to Afrofuturism, these are just a few of the marvelous books … Continue reading Black History Month: Fantasy, Folklore & Science Fiction
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