Author: Martina Rethman
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Children’s Books about Asian American Month
By Martina Rethman | May 23, 2022
Though often lumped together, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (sometimes abbreviated AAPI) come from a wide array of cultures, histories, and experiences. Here at Cardinal Rule Press, we wanted to highlight these diversities by sharing our four f …
Children’s Books on Jewish American Heritage
By Martina Rethman | May 16, 2022
May is Jewish American Heritage Month, made to pay tribute to the generations of Jewish Americans who helped form the fabric of American history, culture, and society. The first synagogue in America was established in 1763! Today, there are more than 7 …
Children’s Books on Middle Eastern Culture
By Martina Rethman | April 15, 2022
The Middle East is a large and diverse region nestled at the intersection of three continents: Africa, Asia, and Europe. Home to countless ethnic and religious groups, there is no one Middle Eastern culture–which makes exploring stories from the region …
Children’s Books about National Women’s History Month
By Martina Rethman | March 15, 2022
For the past thirty years, March has been designated Women’s History Month in the United States. Celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of women from around the world, it is also a month to remind our children—and especially our girls—that d …
Children’s Books about Black History Month
By Martina Rethman | February 15, 2022
Black History Month is a time to celebrate all the past achievements of Black Americans and look to all the amazing things Black children will accomplish in the future. What better way to celebrate than to curl up with some outstanding reads by and abo …
Inuit Children’s Books
By Martina Rethman | January 14, 2022
Inuit Childrens Books Inuit, literally meaning the people, are native to the Arctic circle of North America. With a distinct history and culture, they are sometimes mistakenly referred to as ‘Eskimos.’ Here at Cardinal Rule Press, we are excited to lea …
Children’s Books about Native Hawaiian Culture
By Martina Rethman | December 15, 2021
Hawai’i is known for its gorgeous landscapes and unique culture. Yet too often, native Hawaiian’s stories are overlooked. With rich history, legends, and values, take a look at some of Cardinal Rule Press’s favorite picture books all about native Hawai …