All aboaaaard! It’s time to take a trip to imagination station! Is your little reader stuck in the house on a rainy day, or craving a big adventure at bedtime? I know I can always count on a good picture book to make a day go from ordinary to extraordinary! Kids have incredible imaginations, and […]
I’ve often heard it described that coming out is a “process”—that it’s not something you do just once and it’s over, but something you have to keep doing over and over. There also seems to be a period of coming in; a time of self-discovery and self-acceptance. The tween years are a rough time for […]
Reading is a wonderful way to listen and learn about the experiences of other people. It’s especially important to read diversely and appreciate the many wonderful voices that offer new points of view to think about. As a Black reader, I make sure to read books by Black authors, not only because I love seeing […]
Life is full of good days and bad days—even for kids. But they can’t always understand what they’re feeling, and it’s important to give them the tools and language to do so. Reading books to your young reader that depict characters figuring out their feelings is a great way to introduce kids to their complex […]
Anxiety is a feeling of unease, worry, or nervousness, usually about a looming event or something where the outcome is uncertain. It is a feeling that most people experience at least once in their lifetime, but it’s a hard thing to deal with when it happening to you. It’s especially hard for young children to […]
It’s officially summertime! The sky is bluer, the days are longer, and the sun shines brighter. During this season, all I want to do is grab a good book and make my way to the beach, but on the days I can’t do that (sadly most days), a good seaside adventure does the trick just […]
Every reader loves a classic tale, and that love starts at a very young age. The books I read as a kid were fairytales, fables and memorable stories about saying goodnight to the moon or teddy bears wearing corduroy overalls. These tales taught me about love, adventure, bravery and so many other lessons that continue […]
When I was a kid, the only non-fiction books I read tended to be when I was assigned a biography project and I would find a very dry, analytical book from the library that was often somewhat outdated. Now I know the error of my ways and love non-fiction, but at the time, my kid […]
Dads are real-life superheroes! From bandaging boo-boos and scaring away monsters, to braiding hair and making the perfect ice cream sundae, dads can do anything. Father’s Day is a time to celebrate fathers and father-figures, and the unbreakable bonds they share with those they love. My dad helped me learn to read and we read […]
Playing dress-up is an integral part of many of our childhoods. It opens up whole worlds of imagination and gives us the freedom to explore our identities. One of my favorite memories from growing up is of playing Pretty, Pretty Princess with my dad—he always looked so nice in jewels. In award-winning author, Peter Brown’s […]
Summer reading is almost upon us! The sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, and I am ready for the beach. Most importantly, I am ready for beach reading. If you’re also looking forward to enjoying some quality beach reading time, it would be prudent to stock up now on books for your kids. That […]
