10 Great YA Non-Fiction Titles for Teens and Adults
I must confess that I read far more teen fiction than I do YA non-fiction. This truth also applies to the rest of my reading life. This...
20 Diverse Picture Books About Summer
Summer is here which means no school, vacation, outdoor play, pools and beaches, and lots of sun. This year is already breaking heat...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
New Middle Grade Graphic Novels to Read in 2023
When I first actively started reading middle grade books, I told myself I could never read graphic novels. I thought of them as lacking...
15 Don’t Miss Children’s Books for Women’s History Month with Elizabeth from the Kid Lit Mama
Children’s books have come such a long way, especially when it comes to nonfiction and biographies. As a child, I don’t remember reading...
3 Questions to Help Students become Culturally Aware Readers & Thinkers
Empowering students to become culturally aware readers and thinkers is a key strategy for fostering welcoming and inclusive learning...
2022 Holiday Book Guide with Hannah
Books are the perfect gifts for the special people in your lives. This year's gift guide was created by Hannah Oxley, the Children’s Book...