
Inclusive Books to Celebrate and Honor Father Figures
Father’s Day is June 19! This inclusive list of books celebrating and honoring father figures shines a light on relationships between...

Beyond Goodnight Moon: Best Books for Baby Showers
Baby showers are such a fun place to celebrate a growing family, and we love the tradition of sharing books with future readers. Friends...

Keepsake Picture Books for Graduates
Graduation season is upon us! This is a wonderful time to share the magic of picture books with a person of any age who may be embarking...

Celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Maya from MaiStoryBook
May is Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage month (APIH Month). It is a month to celebrate, appreciate, and recognize the culture,...

Inclusive Books to Celebrate and Honor Mother Figures
Mother’s Day is May 8! This post is dedicated to every type of tenderhearted, compassionate, brave, hardworking, accepting, inspirational...

50+ Books to Celebrate National Poetry Month for Kids and Teens
April is National Poetry Month! Now is typically the time of year when educators have more flexibility with their curriculum and...

Read Banned Books: a Brief List of Books That Have Been Challenged, Restricted, or Banned
Though censorship is nothing new, over the past few years, countless attempts have been made to restrict and ban the types of books kids...

Affirming and Gender-Inclusive Books for Kids and Teens
Literature can be an incredibly powerful vehicle for facilitating change and fostering a strong and healthy sense of self. This book list...

Celebrating Black Joy: A Collection of Picture Books by Black Authors
This collection of joyful picture books by Black creators includes some of our very favorite inclusive picture books that shine a light...

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