August 2021 New Book Releases
I think July was shortened a few days because I can't figure out where it went for the life of me. As August sneakily tries to ascend, it will be a great month for middle-grade readers. Here are a few…
Don’t We Explore the Great Outdoors?
Last year as the days turned to months, after my son and I had exhausted every physical and digital game, read every book, and watched everything Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon had to offer, the walls began to close in on…
July 2021 New Book Releases
Summer is underway, and you may be wondering what books will keep kids engaged over the next month. Here are some books that we can't wait to read and are getting attention for the month of July. Note: Stories…
Great LGBTQIA+ picture and middle-grade books
One of our core beliefs at Stories of a Colorful World is that Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) kids should be able to find books that reflect who they are; their background, their interests, and who they dare…
June 2021 New Book Releases
With the end of the school year approaching, kids will be looking forward to those long lazy days. This is the perfect time to add some new books to those summer reading lists. We created a list of 8 new…
17 Great AAPI #ownvoices Children’s Books
May 1st marked the start of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. To celebrate, we've created a list with 17 amazing children's books with Asian American and Pacific Islander representation. There are so many great books that we…
May 2021 New Book Releases
We are so excited about some of the books that are coming out in May. There are books for every young reader, from books about emotions to tools to help discuss race and systematic racism. Here are a few that…
Diverse Fairytales Every Child Will Enjoy
When I was a little girl, I loved fairytales. They were magical and enchanting and would whisk me into a magical land. My aunt started collecting the VHS tapes of Disney movies (VHS 😩, le sigh) She had the classics-Bambi,…
April 2021 New Book Releases
What is it about spring that rejuvenates us and makes us want to try new things? As our spring cleaning kicks into gear, we've created a list of books releasing in April that can freshen up your child's home library. …
18 Books that Celebrate Bold, Brave and Brilliant Women
March is Women's History Month, a great time to celebrate the accomplishments of women and set a path to inspire a new generation of young women. Not that there's ever a wrong time to teach kids about bold, brave, and…