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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Books offer wonderful ways to celebrate and reflect on who we are, where we come from, and who we look to be in the world. They can be the reflective mirrors of our lives and see the beauty and power…