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9 Latinx Children’s Books for Cozy Fall Reading (Available in Spanish and English!)

By Jaclyn Vitela Jacqmin As a school librarian, one of the most common requests I get is for engaging books in Spanish, particularly ones...

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...

Must-Have Board Books for Infants and Toddlers to Refresh Your Bookshelves

Reading early and often with your baby deepens bonds, inspires a love of books, improves language and curiosity and nurtures empathy and...

Olympics-Themed Books for Kids: Inspiring Stories of Triumph and Teamwork

This collection of Olympics-themed books for kids is perfect for celebrating the 2024 Summer Olympics!

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...

Exploring Gender Diversity in Children's Literature: 10 Picture Books that Break Stereotypes with Maya from MaiStoryBook

Regardless of gender identity, all children should be encouraged to explore and pursue what brings them joy, makes them feel beautiful, and

24 Fun and Exciting Kids Books to Embrace the Spirit of Summer

This post includes a collection of our favorite summertime reads - books that capture that summer state of mind - long, sunny days outside,

20 Must-Read Picture Books With LGBTQ+ Families To Read For LGBTQ+ Pride Month by Margaret Kingsbury

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a time to bust out rainbow clothes and celebrate queer culture, history, identities, and families. It’s also...

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

Heartwarming Children's Books Celebrating Mother Figures for Mother's Day

Here are some of our favorite recommendations that celebrate and honor mother figures - just in time for Mother's Day!

9 Latinx Children’s Books for Cozy Fall Reading (Available in Spanish and English!)

Picture Books that Validate Names by Maya from MaiStoryBook

Engaging Back to School Books to Build Community with Your Class