
10 Enchanting Children's Books Celebrating Music and Dance
Did you know that March is Music in Our Schools Month and National Music Month ? If you work with kids, you probably already know about...

Empowering Her Story: Picture Books to Celebrate Women's History Month
March is Women’s History Month! In recent years, the number of nonfiction books showcasing incredible women throughout history has...

A Liberated Library: Building a Bookshelf That Affirms, Empowers and Inspires Readers
by Aundrea Tabbs-Smith All of us experience events in our lives that make us question what we thought to be true. We are put in...

Magical Kids Books to Enjoy During the Winter Season
This collection of winter books may be specific to a season but the stories are universal. They are warmhearted, thoughtful and...

Read Banned Books: a Brief List of Books That Have Been Challenged, Restricted, or Banned
Book banning isn't new, yet we're seeing record surges in the number of books being challenged. Most of the attempts target books written...

9 Latinx Children’s Books for Cozy Fall Reading (Available in Spanish and English!)
By Jaclyn Vitela Jacqmin As a school librarian, one of the most common requests I get is for engaging books in Spanish, particularly ones...

Unleash the Laughter: 20 Silly Books for Ultimate Story Time Fun
The benefits of reading aloud to kids of all ages are tremendous. Reading books aloud promotes better listening skills, fosters deeper...

Power Play - Supercharge Character Analysis with Social Emotional Learning by Jocelynn from Custom Teaching Solutions
Reading books and analyzing the characters is a powerful tool for character development with students. This however, requires going...

Raising Eco-Warriors: Children’s Books for Inspiring Environmental Activism
Earth Day may only happen once a year, but helping children engage with topics of environmental activism, climate justice, and the natural w

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...