Picture Books That Honor Children’s Curiosities
by Aundrea Tabbs-Smith Children are natural questioners. Their instinct tells them to consistently ask “why” or “how” to understand the...
10 Enchanting Children's Books Celebrating Music and Dance
Did you know that March is Music in Our Schools Month and National Music Month ? If you work with kids, you probably already know about...
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...
10 Engaging Read-Aloud Hits to Capture Preschoolers' Attention by Jodie from Growing Book by Book
Here are ten books that are sure to get the command, “Read it again.” from the preschoolers in your life.
Connecting Generations: Modern Retellings to Ignite Kids' Passion for Classic Literature
This list includes so many wonderful and inclusive modern versions of classics we’re familiar with, like Anne of Green Gables, Moby Dick, Pr
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...
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