☀️ Quiz: What Should the Kids Read Next? ☀️
Quiz: What Should the Kids Read Next?
Our new Book Club for Kids pick, Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson, is a beautifully written, timely middle grade book that packs a big emotional punch.
Jacqueline Woodson has made a career out of breaking down barriers and smashing glass ceilings for children and teens through her remarkable writing. Here are some of our favorite books written by the unparalleled author.
We’ve gathered a few stories that we hope spark your interest in the people, history, fables, and food of Iran, as well as some contemporary narratives from Iranian authors.
Adib Khorram’s debut, Darius the Great Is Not Okay, is a beautiful novel about a half-Persian teen whose world changes when he travels to Iran to meet his grandparents for the first time.
Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson have returned with a timely, poignant, and heartfelt new picture book that is sure to win over readers everywhere: Carmela Full of Wishes.
Books that deftly incorporate Spanish into their storylines are perfect for tweens looking to discover a small piece of home in their next read or who simply want to learn some Spanish as they flip the pages.
Cheryl Willis Hudson and Wade Hudson’s new anthology features poems, essays, letters, art, and more, all part of a collective message of love designed to empower young readers.
Read along with Waiting for the Biblioburro, a beautiful picture book inspired by Luis Soriano Bohorquez, the real-life traveling librarian who brings books to children across Colombia.
On weekends, Doreen Spicer-Dannelly and her siblings were allowed to play outside, and going to the neighborhood playground was the highlight of her week. There, in the heart of Brownsville, was where she fell in love with Double Dutch.
In our Meet the Illustrator conversation, Sharee talks about how her own experiences inspired her new book, Princess Hair; her favorite princess growing up; and why she thinks it’s important to create art as a family.
This is what I can tell you as an author and as a mom: discovering one’s presence in books like my son did is what makes kids feel like they EXIST.
These new(ish) authors of color write diverse books aimed at children, teens, and young adults. Their works resonate with the times, speak to the future, and show children varied experiences and perspectives.