As parents, we take the job of protecting our children very seriously. We wish we can shield them from all of the world's injustices-push the uglies of the world into that dark closet with all the things that go bump…
February marks the start of Black History Month. Your storytime is just one of the many ways you can teach about the contributions of Black innovators and trailblazers. We've pulled a few books off of our shelves to share for…
February is a month that signifies love, justice and equality. Many of the children's books set to be released this month promise to inspire confidence, brilliance and mystery. Check out some of our top picks for picture books, early readers…
Children's books are chock full of wild things happening-magical kingdoms, talking animals, and all sorts of fantastical events. Preschoolers to elementary-aged children can live life through the eyes of wonder and imagination. All month we've been talking about the benefits…
As an early childhood educator, I would often hear, “How hard could your job possibly be? All young children do is play all day.” Although this was a gross misrepresentation of what my job entailed, I realized play is often…
Happy New Year! 2020 created more space for us to find and do more of the things we love. In 2020, my son and I read more, opening the door to so many more interesting conversations. With so many amazing…
Decorations are going up, trees are being lit, and every station fills our ears with songs to embrace the holidays. Heaven knows we need some distraction from what will forever be known as "the Year of 2020." And what a…
December is here, and the last set of books for the year are ready to be released. From holiday books to books about notable figures, you are sure to find something for you and your child to snuggle up with…
It's not always easy deciding how you want to approach Thanksgiving. There is still a widely glaring misconception about the events of the first Thanksgiving and the erasure of Native people and their history. Many people have varied associations with…
With our election season, over (sorta, kinda?) and the holidays quickly approaching, what better time to add new books into our libraries. We've compiled a list of some November hot releases. The Princess and the Pea illustrated by Carly…