Historical events can sometimes feel inaccessible or distant, especially for young readers, which is why it can help to step into the life of a relatable character and view history through their eyes. For women, girls, and gender nonconforming readers, that can be especially true; after all, history is often recorded through the lens of … Continue reading Women’s History Month: Heroines of Historical Fiction
Ramadan is known to many as the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, a time for traditional fasting and prayer, as well as community and personal reflection. And with Ramadan’s observances come many sights and sounds familiar to those of the Muslim faith: fawanees lanterns, prayer rugs, kunafa, and wishes of “Ramadan Mubarak.” But what … Continue reading Revealing the Wondrous Beauty of a Ramadan Night with Nadine Presley
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
The bond between a child and their pet is undoubtedly a special one. It can teach early lessons in responsibility and caregiving, and it is filled with the type of unconditional love that can help little ones thrive. But what happens when a pet is a bit more of a handful than originally expected? And … Continue reading Melissa Cristina Márquez on Support, Connection, and Magic Pet Care
The Baby Bookworm 