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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...

Picture Books that Validate Names by Maya from MaiStoryBook

As the new school year begins and we meet new students and littles meet new friends, this collection of picture books serves as 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...

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

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...

Heartwarming Children's Books Celebrating Mother Figures for Mother's Day

Here are some of our favorite recommendations that celebrate and honor mother figures - just in time for Mother's Day!

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...

Raising a Writer: 5 pieces of more-or-less practical advice for teachers, parents, caregivers, and concerned poltergeists

Friday Night Lights: Football Season Kids Books for All Ages

10 Engaging Read-Aloud Hits to Capture Preschoolers' Attention by Jodie from Growing Book by Book