The MRP Blog

October is Filipino American History Month. My favorite way to celebrate is by sharing children's books and read aloud stories with...

Books are so often the cornerstone of activities, discussions and culture building during the first few weeks of school. We’re thrilled...

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...

Summer is here which means no school, vacation, outdoor play, pools and beaches, and lots of sun. This year is already breaking heat...

June 20, 2023 is World Refugee Day. In recognition of the tremendous strength, bravery, and sacrifice that refugees must have and endure...

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a time to bust out rainbow clothes and celebrate queer culture, history, identities, and families. It’s also...

May is Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage month (APIH Month). It is a month to celebrate, appreciate, and recognize the culture,...

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...

When I first actively started reading middle grade books, I told myself I could never read graphic novels. I thought of them as lacking...

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...