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...
Picture Books for Sharing Planet Earth and Rainbow Craft
Earth Day is just around the corner! We encourage you to share books with young people that inspire them to pursue lives of service - to...
6 Reasons to Read to Your Child Daily with Kjirsten from Teeny Talkers
What if I told you there was a way to bond with your child, improve their success in school, and teach them life lessons? And what if I...
Flower Painting with the Monroe Street Arts Center and Spring Book List
Transitioning to a new season often feels rejuvenating and hopeful, especially when we’re transitioning from a long, cold winter in the...
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...
15 Don’t Miss Children’s Books for Women’s History Month with Elizabeth from the Kid Lit Mama
Note: This blog post contains affiliate links. Children’s books have come such a long way, especially when it comes to nonfiction and...
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...
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...
30 Middle Grade Books by Black Authors with Megan from @ihaveabook4that
You can typically find me curled up in my home library, comfy clothes on, nose buried in a good book. Reading has been a huge part of my...