Helping Fund Home Libraries for Kids in Need with the Best Kids' Books, Games, and Tech — Recommended by a Librarian
Discover top elementary librarian-recommended children’s books, from diverse PreK-6th grade picks and holiday favorites, to the best new releases across every genre, including both fiction and nonfiction.
This election season, teach young readers about democracy and voting with captivating children's books. From satires to empowering activists, these must-read picture books and chapter books will get kids excited about civic duty and inspire the next generation of change-makers.
Let's uplift diverse voices through impactful children's books spotlighting both Israeli and Palestinian experiences. By reading across cultures, we can humanize perspectives, foster empathy, and take steps towards mutual understanding and peace.
This Indigenous Peoples' Day, engage kids with children's books that enlighten and celebrate Native voices. These stories spotlight diverse indigenous experiences - from inspiring activism to rich cultural traditions. Let's foster empathy and inclusion by sharing impactful narratives that honor the past, present and future of Native peoples.
This Banned Books Week, rediscover the stories we must not ban. As a librarian, I recommend vital tales of diversity that reflect our beautifully diverse world. Let's take a stand against censorship by shopping banned books to provide libraries for underserved youth. Reading opens minds.
Discover a treasure trove of children's books to celebrate all the wacky holidays and celebrations of October! This carefully curated list includes Halloween books, national food day books, and more. Find heartwarming stories of gratitude, forgiveness, and standing up to bullies, as well as books that address important themes like inclusion, activism, and tech innovation. Purchase from my recommendations to help provide home libraries for underserved children.
This Hispanic Heritage Month, discover the best recently published picture books by gifted Latino and Latinx authors. These stories spotlight Hispanic protagonists and cultural themes, allowing kids to see themselves while building cross-cultural connections. Books by Hispanic writers nurture identity and promote diversity.
A children's librarian shares the best fall picture books to cozy up with this season. Includes festive autumn reads, not-too-scary Halloween tales, pumpkin picking adventures, silly spooks, spine-tingling stories, and more. Perfect recommendations to celebrate the magic of fall reading!
As a librarian and parent, I've rounded up my top recommendations for character-building children's books to help ease the back to school transition. These imaginative stories impart important morals on honesty, integrity, empathy and more to get kids excited about starting school.
Are you looking for some amazing true stories to inspire your kids? Look no further than this collection of real-life experiences that will leave your child motivated and empowered. These books are educational and enlightening. They showcase the diversity, courage, and resilience of people from different backgrounds and situations. Read on to discover some of the best true stories for kids.
Discover the best nature-themed books for kids with my comprehensive guide. I explore narratives that help children understand and respect our environment, fostering a love for our planet. This top list is not only a treat for young readers, but a great resource for parents and educators. Stay tuned for the perfect nature-inspired reading material for your young ones.
Discover the best books to foster your child's physical and mental wellness. This post provides a comprehensive guide to nurturing happy and healthy kids through the power of literature. It includes recommendations to promote mindfulness, emotional understanding, nutrition knowledge, and more. Help your child grow positively in their understanding of their body and brain. #ChildWellness #HealthyKids #MentalHealth