How adorable is this little care package we got to celebrate the upcoming release of Bartleby by Matt Phelan, which hits bookshelves on March 3rd! Not only is this dapper little polar bear a visual treat, but his story is also a relatable one, especially for those who prefer to approach social situations on their … Continue reading Book Mail: BARTLEBY (Matt Phelan)
As the author of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret., Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Superfudge, and dozens more groundbreaking novels for children and teens, Judy Blume is considered by many to be one of the all-time most influential authors for young audiences. From writing deeply relatable stories and characters to tackling real-life … Continue reading Celebrating the Lifelong Impact of Great Childhood Reads with Selina Alko
It’s the third week of Black History Month, and this week we are celebrating Black women who have made an impact! From artists to activists, from writers to revolutionaries, from suffragettes to superstars, Black women have always been at the forefront of culture, community, and social justice. Letters to Misty: How to Move Through Life … Continue reading Black History Month: Celebrating Black Women
Even the youngest of readers knows that each book must have three things: a beginning, a middle, and an end. So what happens if one of those critical elements decides to go missing? In Jon Burgerman's newest picture book, Beginning, Middle, and End, the reader playfully explores classic story structure through a meta-disagreement between the … Continue reading Big Sibling Energy and Unexpected Story Arcs with Jon Burgerman
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
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