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...
Multicultural Mythology Recommendations for YA Readers
Myths are often at the foundation of many cultures – they have formed stories, rituals, and events that are relevant today. They...
20 Picture Books to Celebrate Fall Holidays and Traditions
It’s fall, y’all! That magical time of year when nothing sounds more appealing than pumpkin spice anything, and you can hardly visit...
National Literacy Month: Picture Books About Loving Books and the Power of Reading
September is National Literacy Month! A whole month dedicated to celebrating reading? Count us in! In this compilation of book...
Toddler Books the Whole Family Will Enjoy
Sharks. Trucks. Dinosaurs. Dragons. These are just a few of the passions that many toddlers share, and chances are, you've already...
Perfect Back-to-School Read Alouds for Kids
Books are so often the cornerstone of activities, discussions and culture building during the first few weeks of school. We’re thrilled...
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...
Kids Books About Clothing
This collection of books is inspired by our annual Read(y) to Wear fundraising event. At its core, it’s a paper fashion show - a...
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...