Chapter Six: June News from the Madison Reading Project
June was such a special month for us! We had our biggest fundraiser of the year, and kicked off our summer programming. We're so excited...
Honoring Refugee Stories with Maya from MaiStoryBook
June 20, 2023 is World Refugee Day. In recognition of the tremendous strength, bravery, and sacrifice that refugees must have and endure...
Kids Books About Clothing
This collection of books is inspired by our annual Read(y) to Wear fundraising event. At its core, it’s a paper fashion show - a...
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...
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...
Picture Books for Sharing Planet Earth
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...