About Courtney
You may be wondering “Who is Courtney, and why does she have a corner?” Well, I am here to tell you that there are good reasons for me to have this space all to myself. For as long as I…
I Am Smart! I Am Blessed! I Can Do Anything!
We all fell in love with viral sensation 3-year-old Aayan who emphatically recited his daily affirmations. It's never too early to help children feel good about who they are and develop strategies for overcoming challenges that may arise. A positive self-image…
Author Interview: Natasha Tarpley
I recently had an opportunity to sit down with author Natasha Tarpley and have a discussion about her influences as a writer, thoughts around diversity in the children's book industry, family literacy practices for parents, and much more. Check out…
Welcome Back to School!
Within the next few weeks, we'll all be venturing back off to "school". Whether your child is transitioning from one class to the next or one school to the next, going back full-time, part-time, or completely virtual, we want to…
In Our Feelings: Books dealing with emotions
This week we've compiled a collection of books that feature stories that show how different characters talk about their feelings, deal with various circumstances in life, and utilize different strategies to cope when difficult emotions arise. How are you feeling…
August 2020 new book releases
August always reminds us that summer days are going to grow shorter and school is on the horizon. As we prepare for the start of the school year, we've collected a few diverse books releasing this month that can help…
About Kanika
Hi! I'm Kanika. I've been an educator for 20 years now. I started my career as a kindergarten teacher and fell in love with helping kids discover their reading identities. Listening to them ask for certain books and trying to…
What’s Cooking?
Children's books are a fun and exciting way to teach children about food. Whether it's whipping up some pretend meals, encouraging kids to try new foods, building an appreciation for different for traditions or learning where food comes from or…
Summer, Summer, Summertime🎶🎶🎶
The reality that summer is half-way over, is not something that I'm ready to face just yet. Although we went without the traditional large family gatherings, summer camps, amusement parks, and scheduled vacations, we are starting to find some solace…
Marvelous Me: Superhero Puppet Activity
Just like Alex, you can be a superhero too! Make your own superhero puppet using materials found around your home. Take a picture of your superhero and tag us on Instagram!