20 Diverse Picture Books About Summer
Summer is here which means no school, vacation, outdoor play, pools and beaches, and lots of sun. This year is already breaking heat...
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...
Picture Books to Celebrate Father's Day
This inclusive list of books celebrating and honoring father figures shines a light on relationships between kids and the grown-ups who...
Chapter Five: May News from the Madison Reading Project
We love the warmer weather and all of the fun end of school year activities that we’ve been invited to this month. Our new Free Book...
20 Super Fun Books to Read Aloud to Kids
The benefits of reading aloud to kids of all ages are tremendous. Reading books aloud promotes better listening skills, fosters deeper...
20 Current Favorite API Reads 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,...
Mother's Day Books
This post is dedicated to every type of tenderhearted, compassionate, brave, hardworking, accepting, inspirational and one-of-a-kind...
Representation in Nature with Ashley Jefferson
As a child, I always loved being outside. For much of my teenage years, I would head over to the river, climb a tree and write in my...
New Middle Grade Graphic Novels to Read in 2023
When I first actively started reading middle grade books, I told myself I could never read graphic novels. I thought of them as lacking...
Picture Books to Celebrate Spring Beginnings and Traditions
The start of a new season often feels rejuvenating and hopeful, especially when we’re transitioning from a long, cold winter in the...