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...
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...
PLP: Providing Free Children’s Literature to Educators
Pride and Less Prejudice (PLP) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization working to create more inclusive classrooms by way of children’s...
9 New 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...
20 Books by Indigenous Authors to Ignite Gratitude for Storytelling
with emi aguilar from @IndigenizingArtsEd In many Indigenous cultures, storytelling is a central artform in moving cultural teachings and...
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...
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...
Chapter Five: May News from the Madison Reading Project
We love the warmer weather and all of the fun end of school year activities that we’ve been invited to this month. Our new Free Book...
20 Super Fun Books to Read Aloud to Kids
The benefits of reading aloud to kids of all ages are tremendous. Reading books aloud promotes better listening skills, fosters deeper...
20 Current Favorite API Reads with Maya from MaiStoryBook
May is Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage month (APIH Month). It is a month to celebrate, appreciate, and recognize the culture,...