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Pride in Picture Books
Happy Pride! Yesterday was the last day of June which means it was the last day of Pride Month! To celebrate we are sharing picture books that...
Black Stories to Share with Young Children
Black lives matter. Black creators matter. Black stories matter. The list below features picture books written by Black authors. Most are also...
National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month, and there are many ways to enjoy it while we're staying at home. Spring can be a lovely time to add some poetry to...
Kids Have Germs!
Books are a great way to talk with children about current events, news, and tougher topics. The news surrounding COVID-19 is a perfect example! ...
Stonewall Book Awards 2020
The Stonewall Book Awards were first established in 1971 to celebrate and honor GLBTQIA+ literature and in 2010 the award expanded to include a...
Coretta Scott King Awards 2020
Another award given out this month was the Coretta Scott King awards. This group of awards recognizes African-American authors and illustrators of...
Pura Belpré Awards 2020
Pura Belpré was the first Latina librarian at the New York Public Library. The Pura Belpré awards were created in 1996 to honor her legacy and to...
Newbery Awards 2020
The John Newbery Medal is the big one. It is given out to the most outstanding contribution to children's literature each year. The medal winner...
Caldecott Awards 2020
This week was a big week in children's literature! The annual Youth Media Awards given out by the American Library Association were announced! All...
Favorite Picture Books of 2019
2019 has been a great year for picture books - interactive high-five competitions, wordless science fiction, celebrations of food and history,...
Children’s Books by Native Americans
The last quarter of each year brings a renewed focus on gratefulness. Thanksgiving and the holiday season entreat people to really think about what...
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