

Unleash the Laughter: 20 Silly Books for Ultimate Story Time Fun
The benefits of reading aloud to kids of all ages are tremendous. Reading books aloud promotes better listening skills, fosters deeper...


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


Picture Books That Honor Children’s Curiosities
by Aundrea Tabbs-Smith Children are natural questioners. Their instinct tells them to consistently ask “why” or “how” to understand the...


10 Enchanting Children's Books Celebrating Music and Dance
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...


Empowering Her Story: Picture Books to Celebrate Women's History Month
March is Women’s History Month! In recent years, the number of nonfiction books showcasing incredible women throughout history has...


A Liberated Library: Building a Bookshelf That Affirms, Empowers and Inspires Readers
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...


20 Mindful Kids Books to Kickstart a More Present and Peaceful New Year
Books about mindfulness can be powerful tools for supporting children’s overall mental health and wellbeing. When chosen with intention,...


Heartwarming Kids Books That Teach Gratitude and Generosity
“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....


Picture Books that Validate Names by Maya from MaiStoryBook
As the new school year begins and we meet new students and littles meet new friends, this collection of picture books serves as a...


20 Favorite API Reads with Maya from MaiStoryBook
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