Best picture books for kids including Caldecott and other award winning books for children.
Simon and I met years ago when he was seeking letters of support for the appeal to trademark his band’s name. At that time, we met over the phone. During the creation of We Sing from the Heart, we met over Zoom and via email. I also follow him on social media, so it feels…
We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Victor Bizar Gomez ALSC Notable Children’s Book 2025 Carter G. Woodson Book Award Middle Level Honoree Orbis Pictus Recommended Book for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children California Eureka Non-Fiction Award Honor Book Junior…
There is something so gentle and comforting about reading Lisa Rogers’ books. She really gets into the soul of her subject and presents them in such a deeply sensitive and engaging way. Woody’s Words is another triumph! I was thrilled to learn more and share it with you, my reader! p.s. Related posts: Lisa…
You can learn Japanese in a more natural way by exploring the worlds of anime and manga. These stories use the same language people speak every day, so you hear and see Japanese words in realistic settings. Speech patterns, tone, and slang from your favorite shows and comics make lessons feel more familiar and easier…
Please welcome my guest author, Deedee Cummings, with her book list on the best children’s books about empathy! We are giving away a copy of Deedee’s newest picture book, Hope In the Nick of Time. To enter, please leave a comment. Teaching kids empathy, the ability to see the world through another’s eyes, is one…
I had such a wonderful time visiting an Urban Farming Summer Program in Columbus, Ohio! The kids wrote me letters and made beautiful cards. They are all such wonderful artists! Thank you so much for having me! p.s. Related posts: New! Food for the Future Activity and Discussion Guide! Food for the Future:…
We are thrilled that We Sing From the Heart received a Social Justice award from the International Literacy Association! We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Victor Bizar Gomez Recommended Reading for the Social Justice Literature Award 2025…