2020 December New Book Releases
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…
Thanksgiving Books for Kids!
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…
2020 November New Book Releases
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…
Encouraging Empathy and Generosity through “Those Shoes”
During times like these, many of us are looking for ways to raise children that will be forces for change in this world. We are looking to facilitate conversations about empathy, compassion and generosity. The thing about empathy and generosity,…
We Are Stronger Together! 10 books about Community and Civic Engagement
We need community now more than ever. Having a sense of community brings us together. It helps us understand that we are a part of something greater than ourselves. Being part of a community provides opportunities to connect with people,…
If I Ran For President
A Special Note to Young Readers: Have you ever thought about being a future leader? In the coming years, our cities, states, and country will need smart, thoughtful, compassionate, hardworking people to take on important roles in our government. Maybe…
5 Tips For Reading Nonfiction
During our weekly library trips, my son would spend most of his time perusing the nonfiction section. He would scoop up every book about sports and animals. He can spit back random facts about players, game rules, animal habitats, and…
It’s a Kooky, Spooky Halloween: 13 Halloween books for Kids
Like most things we've come to expect in 2020, Halloween may look a little differently. While we might be leery of going door-to-door trick-or-treating this year, that doesn't have to ruin the Halloween spirit. There are so many ways that…
2020 October New Book Releases
Fall is in full swing and the temperatures are beginning to drop. What better way to spend time in the house than by snuggling up to a good book. We've collected some books that are releasing this October. The highlights…
All In The Family!
Families can look many different ways. When I was growing up, children's books only depicted white families with two to three children doing family things or animal families with a few children doing family things. Most did not reflect the…