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...
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
Picture Books That Encourage Us to Advocate for Ourselves and Others
This powerful collection of books by our friend, Aundrea Tabbs-Smith, includes so many wonderful suggestions to encourage advocacy with children.
Celebrating Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Kids Books
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! It is a month to celebrate, appreciate, and recognize the culture, traditions, and history of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
Expand Your Literary Horizons: Embracing Reading Without Walls
🌎 When you pick up a book, how often do the characters share similar experiences as you, and how often do they look like you? With this...
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...
Showcasing Black Joy: A Celebration of Picture Books by Black Authors and Illustrators
This collection of joyful picture books by Black creators includes some of our very favorite inclusive picture books that shine a light...
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...