Best picture books, chapter books, young adult books, graphic novels and non fiction for kids.
Read Your World is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with a free virtual event on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM EST. Meet Xelena González, James Bird, Sherri Maret, and Carla J. S. Messinger, and register for a chance to win 1 of 4 book bundles. Sign up here: readyourworld.org/NAHMVirtual Event p.s. Related…
BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US [STARRED REVIEW!] Author: Mia Wenjen Illustrator: Violeta Encarnación Review Issue Date: November 15, 2025 Online Publish Date: October 10, 2025 Publisher: Red Comet Press Pages: 48 Price (Hardcover): $19.99 Publication Date: March 31, 2026 ISBN (Hardcover): 9781636551920 Section: Children’s Japanese Chinese American author Wenjen and Cuban American artist Encarnación have created a sobering, stupendous reminder of recurring injustice. Wenjen’s reverso…
Please welcome my guest author, Maria Gianferrari, today. She has a book list featuring horses in celebration of her newest picture book, Rain and the Reading Horse! Rain and the Reading Horse by Maria Gianferrari, illustrated by Hannah Salyer Rain is very shy, and words get stuck in her throat when she tries to read…
Today is my book birthday! To celebrate, I’m giving away 5 signed/inscribed copies! To enter, please leave a comment below! Fortune Cookies for Everyone! (Smithsonian): The Surprising Story of the Tasty Treat We Love to Eat by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Colleen Kong-Savage, published by Red Comet Press Junior Library Guild Gold Selection An investigative…
Today, I’m thrilled to talk to illustrator and artist Colleen Kong-Savage. I also had the pleasure of meeting her in real life at ALA in Philly! She’s a blast to be with! We also have a book together coming out TOMORROW, and she will talk about Fortune Cookies for Everyone! too! Q1: What was your…
I am humbled and thrilled for the recognition that We Sing From the Heart has received. We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court ALSC Notable Children’s Book 2025 Carter G. Woodson Book Award Middle Level Honoree Orbis Pictus Recommended Book for Outstanding Nonfiction…
Please welcome my guest author today, Sarah Scheerger, with her list of 10 Picture books for SEL Discussions. Her newest picture book is Dude. Be Nice. Dude. Be Nice by Sarah Scheerger, illustrated by Alex MacNaughton Inspired by the real-life Dude. Be Nice Project, a video series with more than 80 million views, Dude. Be…