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 are still glaring misconceptions about the events of the first Thanksgiving and the erasure of Native people on this continent. Many people have varied associations with Thanksgiving, from…
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…
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 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,…
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…
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…