The Power of Choice: Why Children's Voices Matter
As children grow, we watch them become sponges for knowledge, soaking up so much information from the world around them, and applying it to their daily life. It is truly...
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Building Classroom Community and Managing It Effectively: A Guide Through Books
Creating a strong sense of community within the classroom creates a positive and productive learning environment. Students who feel connected to their peers and teachers are more engaged, motivated, and...
The Law of Birthdays and similar titles
The Law of Birthdays by Brenna Jeaneret The Law of Birthdays follows the story of a young girl who goes to the King's birthday party. Because the king loves cake,...
Literary Limelight: Boosting Brand Awareness with BookTubers and BookTokers
One of the fastest growing corners of the internet, on multiple different platforms, is books! BookTok, BookTube, Bookstagram… even brick-and-mortar bookstores have gotten in on the action by curating displays...
Understanding Grief: Mourning and Death described through Children’s Books
When discussing death amongst children, grief and the mourning process is a difficult topic to convey. Whether it is due to the death of a close friend or family member,...
Square Pegs–How to Fit in When the World is Round
Square pegs in a round hole—an expression you may have heard before. Usually referring to someone or something that, for one reason or another, doesn’t ‘fit’. It’s a square peg...
Audio Descriptions: What are they, and what do they provide to readers?
Have you ever come across Audio Description books and wondered what they were? Or, how they differ from audio books?? Well, look no further, as we are here to clear...
Spreading Joy and Cheer
February may be known for chilly weather and Valentine's Day, but it's also the perfect time to spread joy and happiness to the little ones in our lives. As we...
I don't do new New Year’s resolutions
I don’t do New Year's resolutions, but I still have goals. As a busy teacher, writer and mother, I need something more simplified; which is why I write themes for...
Unleashing Joyful Imagination: Must-Read Children's Books for Endless Delight
It’s the new year and time to bask in the positivity that is circling around so many people in January. Reading looks quite different in our home these days. Gone...
Storybook Adventures
Storytime is a precious gift we can give to children, fostering their imagination, language development, and emotional growth. It creates a strong bond between children and caregivers, providing an opportunity...
Appreciating a Winter Wonderland
To be a fan of winter is to be a fan of the cold. There I said it. In the Northern Hemisphere, winter is from December until February. But sometimes,...
Pay it Forward with Books and Kindness
Recently, the whole world celebrated a global holiday called World Kindness Day. This holiday is all about celebrating kindness and small acts of generosity that can change the world. Schools...
Taking Time to be Thankful
The end of the year is approaching and with it, a rush of holiday shopping0, food preparations, and visits with family. It can be overwhelming, to say the least. These...
November is Native American Heritage Month!
It's November! And you know what that means? Aside from the colorful leaves and the looming winter season, we celebrate our Native American friends! November is Native American Heritage Month!...
Celebrating all Backgrounds through Picture Books
One of the amazing things about stories is that it provides readers the opportunity to identify aspects of themselves within the characters, or learn about characters that live a completely...
Breathing Life into Bread is Making History
What the Bread Says has been such a gift. The book is about my grandfather and how he taught me the family story – his story and history – as...
A Guide for Writers, Authors and Booksellers to Master Productivity
In the fast-paced world of literature and book-related professions, productivity and organization are essential ingredients for success. Whether you're an aspiring writer, a seasoned author, a dedicated bookseller, or a...
LILA LOU’S LITTLE LIBRARY…BOOKS CONNECT US
In celebration of the release of my picture book, Lila Lou’s Little Library, two years ago, my family built our own little library in our front yard. It had always...
Chapter Books for Early Readers
It can be challenging to find age-appropriate chapter books for early readers. You don’t want something too easy, but it should still be entertaining! This is why we have curated...