I must admit, math is not my strong suit. Sometimes kids will come up to the reference desk to ask me for some homework help, and I always panic internally if it’s math-related. The inevitable incredulous question: "didn't you learn this in school?!" (An opportunity...
Happy New Year! Many people take some time now to think about new things they would like to try or learn in the new year. Trying new things can be exciting, but can also be intimidating, hard, confidence-shaking, disappointing, and downright scary! When faced with...
Maybe it’s the chill in the air sparking collective historic memories of sitting around thousands of fires, listening to thousands of stories through time; or maybe it’s that the veil is thinner between this world and other possible worlds in this season; but to me,...
On Monday, November 7th, 2022, a momentous event is occurring: the first ever gathering of the Noble Picture Book Appreciation Society! In the evening, the Society will be offering a 'tasting' of the choicest picture books. Esteemed guests to the Noble children’s room...
With the arrival of her newest work, I'm Not Small, I wanted to take a look back at Nina Crews’ catalog of fantastic photo-illustrated picture books and highlight some of my favorite things about this wonderful artist and author. Most of Nina’s work employs a special...
It’s my birthday today! Therefore, I am sharing my favorite picture books published this past year (from June 2021 to now). In fact, these are all in my favorites-of-all-time list... you’re welcome! First are six books that are transcendently joyful and beautiful: ...
In the past few years, many outstanding picture books have been published featuring trans, nonbinary, gender nonconforming, and queer people and stories. In light of recently introduced legislation and a surge in challenges to and bans of such books, I would love to...
Hair! What a surprisingly powerful part of us. Hair is one way we can celebrate our individuality, our cultures and histories, our identities. Hair can also be a struggle: we may face judgement and discrimination for how our hair looks or doesn’t look, for how much we...