There are a lot of holidays in October to celebrate! I’ve listed my resources below each celebration. Banned Books Week Banned Books Week is October 5-11, 2025 22 Banned Asian American Children’s Books #fREADomToRead Top 10 Must-Read Banned Books for Kids Top 10: Challenged or Banned Books 12 Banned Books in New England #fREADomToRead…
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Julia Ward Howe Award Presentation for We Sing From the Heart
Lisa Rogers gave the nicest introduction to the Julia Ward Howe Award for We Sing From the Heart. My award acceptance speech is also here: p.s. Related posts: We Sing From the Heart wins Julia Ward Howe prize for children’s literature! WE SING FROM THE HEART is Carter G. Woodson Book Award Honoree!…
Budget-Friendly Kitchen Makeovers That Feel Like Full Renovations
The kitchen is often called the heart of the home, but giving it a complete renovation can drain your savings faster than any other project. Full kitchen remodels typically cost tens of thousands of dollars, putting them out of reach for many homeowners who simply want a fresh, updated look. The good news is that…
2nd Annual Newton Children’s Book Festival
We are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Newton Children’s Book Festival! Sunday, November 16, 2025 11 am to 3 pm New Art Center 61 Washington Park Newton, MA 02465 60+ Children’s Book Authors and Illustrators will be selling and signing their books. See the complete list here. We want to thank our sponsors, New Art…
Read Your World’s Fight Back Fundraiser: Supporting Banned Books Week
Read Your World’s Fight Back Fundraiser: Supporting Banned Books Week We’re joining forces to spread the word on Banned Books Week (October 5-11, 2025) and fighting back! With as little as $4 (the cost of a donut) or $25 (the cost of a takeout dinner), you can help us! Every dollar you donate goes directly…
7 Long-Term Benefits of Family Dinner for Kids’ Mental Health
Between work schedules, homework, and after-school chaos, sitting down for dinner can feel like a luxury. However, family meals are a cornerstone of connection, building habits and bonds that last into adulthood. The long-term mental health benefits of sit-down mealtimes go beyond the table. 1. Builds Emotional Security and Stability Predictable routines give children a…
FORTUNE COOKIES FOR EVERYONE Picture Book Trailer
I have made picture book trailers myself in the past, but this is the first time that I have done a voice-over. Usually, I just use the illustrations to create the video, but I realized that the story is too complicated to understand with just a few of the illustrations. I decided to write a…







