Let’s face it: adolescence isn’t an easy time for any of us. Learning to bridge the gap between “little kid” and “big kid” can be a tricky time: shifting social rules, more demanding schoolwork, and a growing understanding of the harsher realities of life. Add in larger, specific personal challenges—such as fleeing the effects of … Continue reading Useful Formulas for a Curious Life: Interview with Shifa Saltagi Safadi
Tag: representation
Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment (Parker Curry & Jessica Curry)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment, written by Parker Curry and Jessica Curry, and illustrated by Brittany Jackson. One rainy day, Parker’s mom suggests that they take a trip to the museum. Along with her little sister Ava, her best friend Gia, and Gia’s mom, the group spends a … Continue reading Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment (Parker Curry & Jessica Curry)
Grace For President (Kelly DiPucchio)
Summer Reading Day 82: Hey everyone! In the spirit of Women's Equality Day, today we read Grace For President, written by Kelly DiPucchio and illustrated by LeUyen Pham. In it, a little girl named Grace learns that there has never been a woman president, and decides that she will run for president someday. Her teacher … Continue reading Grace For President (Kelly DiPucchio)
