Marilyn Singer invented the reverso poetry form with her seminal picture book, Mirror Mirror. In this Read Brightly article, Marilyn Singer describes her new poetry form. Here are some excerpts: A reverso is a poem with two halves. In a reverso, the second half reverses the lines from the first half, with changes only in…
I am thrilled to be part of the Westchester Book Festival for Young Readers at Camp Mohawk on Saturday, April 25. If you are in the area, I hope to see you there! p.s. Related posts: Save the Date for the 3rd Annual Newton Children’s Book Festival 2026! 2nd Annual Newton Children’s Book…
Practical guidance for families balancing books, school materials, and home organization with storage decisions that support continuity and reduce everyday friction. The problem usually shows up on a weekday afternoon: a kitchen table buried under permission slips, library books, old notebooks, seasonal clothes, and the art project that has to be saved until Friday. When…
I am so happy to announce that We Sing From the Heart is a Pennsylvania Mountain Laurel Book Award Nominee 2026-27. The purpose of the Mountain Laurel Book Award Program is to promote reading of quality books by young people in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to encourage teacher/librarian collaboration in young adult and children’s literature,…
Please welcome my guest author, Maria Gianferrari, with a book list about puffins! She has a new nonfiction picture book out that explores the life cycle of puffins. Puffins! by Maria Gianferrari, illustrated by Maris Wicks On the edge of the sea, There is a nesting island as loud as a city, Where two puffins…
Read Your World is a nonprofit that promotes literacy through diverse books. We are based in Newton, MA, and run the Newton Children’s Book Festival Please PREVIEW items here. Our auction runs from May 4th to May 15th. It’s not too late to donate! Unsure what to donate? Here are some suggestions: artwork, services,…
I will be hosting a Storytime Walk at Powisset Farm as part of a Kids’ Cooking Class event. I hope you can join me! Saturday, May 23, 2026 10 am-1 pm Powisset Farm 37 Powisset Street Dover, MA 02030 Guided StoryWalk with Mia Wenjen and Kiddos in the Kitchen! Enjoy a spring day…