The MRP Blog

The benefits of reading aloud to kids of all ages are tremendous. Reading books aloud promotes better listening skills, fosters deeper...

June is Pride Month as well as Rainbow Book Month! While we encourage you to read books with authentic and joyful LGBTQ+ representation...

by Aundrea Tabbs-Smith Children are natural questioners. Their instinct tells them to consistently  ask “why” or “how” to understand the...

Did you know that March is Music in Our Schools Month and National Music Month ? If you work with kids, you probably already know about...

March is Women’s History Month! In recent years, the number of nonfiction books showcasing incredible women throughout history has...

by Aundrea Tabbs-Smith All of us experience events in our lives that make us question what we thought to be true. We are put in...

Books about mindfulness can be powerful tools for supporting children’s overall mental health and wellbeing. When chosen with intention,...

“Piglet noticed that even though he had a very small heart, it could hold a rather large amount of gratitude.” Winnie the Pooh by A.A....

As the new school year begins and we meet new students and littles meet new friends, this collection of picture books serves as a...

I'm excited to team up with the Madison Reading Project again to share an updated list of 20 of my current favorite API Reads : 5 Board Book