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A Hundred Thousand Welcomes by Mary Lee Donovan, Illustrated by Lian Cho

A Hundred Thousand Welcomes Author: Mary Lee Donovan; Illustrator: Lian...

Review & Giveaway!: Susie B. Won’t Back Down by Margaret Finnegan

Susie B. Won’t Back Down Author: Margaret Finnegan Published October 5th,...

Pippa Park Raises Her Game by Erin Yun

Pippa Park Raises Her Game Author: Erin Yun Published February 4th, 2020 by Fabled Film Press Summary: Life is full of great expectations...

Planet Ocean: Why We All Need a Healthy Ocean by Patricia Newman, Photography by Annie Crawley

Planet Ocean: Why We All Need a Healthy Ocean Author: Patricia...

Who Loves The Dragon? by Bianca Schulze, illustrated by Samara Hardy

Who Loves the Dragon? Author: Bianca Schulze Illustrator: Samara...

First Day of Unicorn School by Jess Hernandez, illustrated by Mariano Epelbaum

First Day of Unicorn School Author: Jess Hernandez Illustrator: Mariano...

Educator Guest Post: “Story Talk: Use Conversation to Fall in Love with a Book–A Reading Resource using Float by Daniel Miyares” by Hillary Wolfe

“Story Talk: Use Conversation to Fall in Love with a Book–A Reading Resource using Float by Daniel Miyares” Reading a story with a child is one of the most loving ways to build a relationship. Snuggled up...

Educators’ Guide for A Stone Sat Still by Brendan Wenzel

A Stone Sat Still Author & Illustrator: Brendan Wenzel Published: August 27th, 2019 by Chronicle Books Summary: The brilliant follow-up to the Caldecott Honor-winning and New York Times bestselling picture...

Educators’ Guide for A Girl, a Racoon, and the Midnight Moon by Karen Romano Young, Illustrated by Jessixa Bagley

A Girl, a Racoon, and the Midnight Moon Author: Karen Romano Young Illustrator: Jessixa Bagley Published: January 7th, 2020 by Chronicle Books Summary: In a slightly fantastical New York City, one very special library...

Educators’ Guide for AstroNuts Mission Two: The Water Planet by Jon Scieszka, Illustrated by Steven Weinberg

AstroNuts Mission Two: The Water Planet Author: Jon Scieszka Illustrator: Steven Weinberg Published: August 25th, 2020 by Chronicle Books Summary: AstroNuts Mission Two: The Water Planet is the second book in the...

Educators’ Guide for Leave It to Abigail: The Revolutionary Life of Abigail Adams by Barb Rosenstock, Illustrated by Elizabeth Haddeley

Leave It to Abigail!: The Revolutionary Life of Abigail Adams Author: Barb Rosensock Illustrator: Elizabeth Haddeley Published: February 4th, 2020 by Little, Brown and Company Summary: In this inspiring tribute,...

Don’t Judge Me by Lisa Schroeder

Don’t Judge Me Author: Lisa Schroeder Publication Date: November 10, 2020 by Scholastic Summary: Inspired by a true story of girl empowerment, acclaimed author Lisa Schroeder’s new novel explores trust, self-worth,...

Educators’ Guide for Fight of the Century: Alice Paul Battles Woodrow Wilson for the Vote by Barb Rosenstock, Illustrated by Sarah Green

Fight of the Century: Alice Paul Battles Woodrow Wilson for the Vote Author: Barb Rosensock Illustrator: Sarah Green Published: February 25th, 2020 by Calkins Creek Summary: The fight for women’s suffrage between...

Unicorns are the Worst by Alex Willan

Unicorns are the Worst! Author: Alex Willan Published September 29th, 2020 by Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers Summary: This wildly funny and imaginative picture book celebrates the value of differences as a...

Review, Book Trailer, and Giveaway!: Marjory Saves the Everglades: The Story of Marjory Stoneman Douglas by Sandra Neil Wallace, Illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon

Marjory Saves the Everglades: The Story of Marjory Stoneman Douglas Author: Sandra Neil Wallace Illustrator: Rebecca Gibbon Published September 22, 2020 by Simon Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books Summary: From acclaimed...

3 Things to Know Before You Meet With Someone

The connections you make during your professional journey can drive success and career development. Reaching out to a potential professional connection or even a possible mentor and meeting with them 1-on-1 is a great...

Shifu Orboot Earth: AR-Powered, Interactive Globe

About Orboot from Shifu An award-winning educational toy, Orboot is a no-borders globe that connects with the fun & interactive Orboot app. A STEM toy that sparks the imagination and creativity, Orboot encourages...

Review and Giveaway!: Kat and Juju by Kataneh Vahdani

Kat and Juju Author: Kataneh Vahani Published July 1st, 2020 by Two Lions Summary: An unlikely duo star in a charming story about being different, finding courage, and the importance of friendship in the first book in...

The Blue Giant by Katie Cottle

The Blue Giant Author & Illustrator: Katie Cottle Published May 26th, 2020 by Pavilion Books Ltd. Summary: A poignant and timely picture book introducing children to the issue of ocean pollution, with ideas to help...

Camp Candlewick

We’re excited to share Camp Candlewick, a new online reading program! Over the course of twelve weeks, young people of all ages will be encouraged to take part in shared reads, activities, and virtual events with...

LyricPop: A New Picture Book Series from Akashic Books with Don’t Stop, Good Vibrations,We’re Not Gonna Take It, and African

Don’t Stop, song lyrics by Christine McVie, illustrations by Nusha Ashjaee Good Vibrations, song lyrics by Mike Love and Brian Wilson, illustrations by Paul Hoppe We’re Not Gonna Take It, song lyrics by Dee Snider,...