Happy solstice! Winter has officially arrived, and, with it, nature’s invitation to cozy up, slow down, and get some rest. As this fall has...
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Happy solstice! Winter has officially arrived, and, with it, nature’s invitation to cozy up, slow down, and get some rest. As this fall has...
The Matchmakers team welcomes our newest member, Amanie McGee! Amanie writes: Sometimes, you need to go back and remember your childhood. Those...
Today we welcome a new member of the Matchmakers team, Erika Hogan! Erika writes: A twelve-year old girl finds the words and strength to speak about...
Maybe it’s the chill in the air sparking collective historic memories of sitting around thousands of fires, listening to thousands of stories...
October is in full swing and with it, the season for spooky reading! At the top of my October...
On Monday, November 7th, 2022, a momentous event is occurring: the first ever gathering of the Noble Picture Book Appreciation Society! In the...
First readers, easy readers, leveled readers, beginner readers... they go by many names. These small books play a mighty role in your child’s...
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...
Picture books are tools, not just for developing literacy skills, but also emotional skills. Our well-being depends on a set of emotional skills...
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 the past few years, many outstanding picture books have been published featuring trans, nonbinary, gender nonconforming, and queer people and...
April is Autism Acceptance Month! This observance, now increasingly led by autistic self-advocates, seeks to open discussion and celebration around...