
Exploring Gender Diversity in Children's Literature: 10 Picture Books that Break Stereotypes with Maya from MaiStoryBook
Regardless of gender identity, all children should be encouraged to explore and pursue what brings them joy, makes them feel beautiful, and

20 Favorite API Reads with Maya from MaiStoryBook
I'm excited to team up with the Madison Reading Project again to share an updated list of 20 of my current favorite API Reads : 5 Board Book

The Best Graduation Books for Kids: Inspiring Stories for Every Stage of Life
This collection of books make perfect gifts for graduates at any stage of their lives. The stories showcase the importance of staying true t

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...

Let’s Talk About Race in Storytimes by Jessica Anne Bratt
When I created Let’s Talk About Race, it was to see if I could create a blueprint for entry level prejudice reduction conversations with...

Picture Books Celebrating Women’s History
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...

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...

20 Children’s Books That Celebrate Love For Valentine’s Day by Margaret Kingsbury
While children’s books about love can and should be read year-round, Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to restock bookshelves with...