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...
Let’s Explore & Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Creando Explorertorium
Hispanic Heritage Month takes place September 15th to October 15th every year as a time to celebrate and recognize the history,...
Multicultural Mythology Recommendations for YA Readers
Myths are often at the foundation of many cultures – they have formed stories, rituals, and events that are still relevant today. They...
How To Use Books to Teach About Identity and Beyond with Raising a Legacy
Child, ice cream, Indigenous, swimming, and Muslim. What do these things have in common? They all are part of identity! Identity consists...
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...
Must-Have Children's Books About Friendship
We love picture books with friendship themes, and especially those that feature human characters navigating the ups and downs of...
30+ of the Best Independent Readers for Young Bookworms
When you have a fledgling reader in your home or classroom, it’s important to find the right books for them to strengthen their newfound...
Validating Big Feelings Through Picture Books
Shared reading experiences give kids and grown-ups the opportunity to develop language and vocabulary around feelings, and to develop...
Summer State of Mind with Madison's Art Cart
This post includes a collection of our favorite summertime reads - books that capture that summer state of mind - long, sunny days...
Keepsake Picture Books for Graduates
Graduation season is upon us! This is a wonderful time to share the magic of picture books with a person of any age who may be embarking...