It’s the first book birthday of May, and boy, do we have an embarrassment of riches for you! This week’s bounty of new releases has something for every reader: true tales of science and history, loving odes to family and identity, powerful stories about finding one’s power, and playful adventures that bring the laughs. If … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: May 5th Edition!
One of the keystones of growing up is exploring, understanding, and embracing all of the aspects that inform a person’s identity. Each of our identities is an intersection of all the things that make us who we are: race, gender, culture, and even personality aspects that we define ourselves by. By exploring identity, kids grow … Continue reading Listen Up: Chrystal D. Giles on the Remarkable Power (And Joy) of Community Identity
Happy National Library Week! Sponsored by the American Library Association, this week is all about celebrating what makes libraries such an integral part of our communities. In addition to free access to literature, movies, music, and more, libraries serve as gathering places, educational opportunities, and technological resources. I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of … Continue reading National Library Week: I’M SO HAPPY YOU’RE HERE: A CELEBRATION OF LIBRARY JOY (Mychal Threets, illus. by Lorraine Nam)
As any kid (or former kid) knows, one of the fundamentals of social-emotional development is learning how to share. Whether it’s sharing a toy or snack, attention from others, or even one’s feelings, sharing with others is the bedrock of cooperation and social connection. Even Steven, the titular protagonist of Carrie Finison's new picture book, … Continue reading How to Get Little Readers Excited about Equity with Carrie Finison
For the first Tuesday of April, we have so many brand new books to shout about that we had trouble fitting them into one group photo! Exploring a range of topics from parental love to cultural identity, from the joys of nature to neurodiversity, from silly shenanigans to blossoming queer romance, these new releases have … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: April 7th Edition!
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