Ten Books by Latina/Hispanic Authors to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Frances Diaz Evans
The United States celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. An event that recognizes the contributions and...
Multicultural Mythology Recommendations for YA Readers
Myths are often at the foundation of many cultures – they have formed stories, rituals, and events that are still relevant today. They...
Celebrating Pride Month With Destiny From DiscoverEd With Destiny
Pride Month is celebrated in the United States during June. This is to commemorate The Stonewall Uprising that took place in June of...
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...
SWISH!: a STEM Basketball Challenge and Sporty Book List for Readers Aged 0 to 18
For many people, March Madness is one of the most exciting times of the year! Kids often get super excited about sports tournaments, and...
Young Adult Book to Television/Movie Adaptations
Reading books that have visual adaptations has many benefits and can be fun for readers of all ages. Books with film or television...
Books About Youth Activism for Children Aged 0 to 18
In order for children to begin investing their humanity to make the world a better place, they must be exposed to real injustices and a...
25+ Graphic Novel Recommendations for Young Readers of All Ages
“Graphic novels aren’t real books.” “Graphic novels are too easy.” “Graphic novels don’t depict more serious themes or issues.” “Graphic...