IT'S FALL! We love this time of year. Fall is filled with magnificent colors, some of our favorite holidays, and delicious foods. I mean, who is not ready for an apple or pumpkin spiced treat? This is also a perfect time…
With the weather cooling down and bringing us indoors, we have some books that will continue to bring the adventure. From books that teach us about the past and embracing who we are to books that center us as protectors…
Latinx Heritage Month, also referred to as Hispanic Heritage Month officially begins on September 15th and runs through October 15th. You may be wondering, "why a mid-month start date?" Well since you asked, the 15th coincides with national independence days…
Wondering what to fill your young readers' shelves with this fall? As kids head back to school and get back into their routines, it's a perfect time to add some new books. Here are some hot new picture books and…
It’s that time of year again. The buzz of anticipation for the start of a new school year. Backpacks are being filled, lunches being made, expectations being set and so much more. I always look forward to this time of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…