In honor of Save the People!, a fun, fascinating, and hopeful guide to halting human extinction, we’ve collected eight titles for kids that make science cool (really). No science-averse young reader will be able to resist these treatises that discuss topics from the core of the earth to the boundaries of space. Anatomy, chemistry, zoology—these […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a month dedicated to bringing people together, improving mental health care nationwide, removing stigmas associated with mental illness, and advocating for those struggling with their mental health. But we think mental health is an important topic all year long! If you or someone you know is dealing with a […]
Curious kids love mysteries. It’s a fact. And even the youngest of sleuths deserves an entertaining whodunit. Whether literary, numerical, or just plain silly, each of these reads contains a mystery riddled with humor. So get out your magnifying glasses and check out these picture book mysteries with your little detectives! […]
There’s nothing better than curling up under the covers with a flashlight and an unsolved mystery, staying awake just to get the next clue and racing to guess the revelations before you reach the end of the book. If you or your middle grade reader just can’t get enough of puzzles and secrecy, worry not! […]
Alright, I have a confession to make… Before being assigned to write a Bluey-themed blog post, I had never even heard of Bluey. (Embarrassing, I know.) But now over 50-episodes in, I am a *certified* Bluey superfan. As an avid dog lover, a big sister, and a 20-something child, this wholesome show just speaks to […]
Whether you’re currently a tween navigating your mixed-up pre-teen years, or you’re an adult not-so-fondly looking back at your middle school memories, everyone can agree that those years are awkward. You’re growing up and discovering things for yourself. You’re creating your own opinions and you’re trying to figure out who you are! And sometimes that […]
Historical fiction isn’t limited to people, places, and events long gone. In fact, some of the most powerful and fascinating books in the genre center on events of the last seventy years. These books set in the decades after 1950 have incredible potential to inspire conversation, imagination, and empathy. Dive into recent history with your […]
Between my Mandarin-speaking father, delicious hot pot dinners at friends’ homes, exciting Lunar New Year festivals in downtown Seattle, and playing Taiko in college, I feel so privileged for being exposed to a rich array of Asian culture growing up in a beautifully diverse region of the Pacific Northwest. Celebrating the heritage and history of […]
No two families are alike. They all have varied traditions and identities, and are made up of many different people. My family might look very different than the family that lives next door. Sometimes it’s hard for young children to understand when a family doesn’t resemble their own, or to understand that family can mean […]
To know me is to know that I love winter. I love snow and cold weather and adore being outside even if it’s in the middle of a blizzard. However, even my frozen heart can’t deny that there’s something exciting and energizing about knowing spring is right around the corner. I love my sweaters, but […]
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) can seem boring and difficult to some people looking at it from the outside but it’s really interesting, fun and important to our growth. Think of all the cool things we wouldn’t have without them for example television, the internet, music, lights, and the ability to help other people […]
I have never met a child that didn’t enjoy art! As someone who both studied art in college and has taught art classes to kids as young as 3, I am confident in saying the 3-year-olds have more creativity than anyone else on the planet. And after reading some of these adorably art-y picture books, […]
