

Engaging Back to School Books to Build Community with Your Class
Books are so often the cornerstone of activities, discussions and culture building during the first few weeks of school. We’re thrilled...


Celebrating Disability Pride Month: Must-Read Picture Books Selected by Margaret Kingsbury
July is Disability Pride Month. Being proud to be disabled is a complicated proposal. Disabled folk like me often feel chronic pain, and...


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...


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,


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.


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...


Exploring Healthy Masculinity Through Kids Books: Breaking Stereotypes and Promoting Positive Role Models
Books are tools to help educators and caregivers have important conversations with kids about all sorts of topics. This collection of...