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...
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...
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...
Modern Fairy Tales for Kids
Fairy tales are a wonderful way to incorporate conversations about activism, ethics, empathy and understanding. They often feature...
PLP: Providing Free Children’s Literature to Educators
Pride and Less Prejudice (PLP) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization working to create more inclusive classrooms by way of children’s...