National Dance Day coming up on September 17, so this is the perfect time to kick up our heels and dance! To lead our dancing, let’s welcome author Valarie Bolling with her picture book Let’s Dance!! Let’s Dance! by Valerie Bolling, illustrated by Maine Diaz This rhythmic picture book showcases dances from all over…
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Multicultural Children’s Book Club: Lupe Lopez Rock Star Rules
Please join us for the Multicultural Children’s Book Club. We host a FREE multicultural children’s picture book virtual book club on the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 8 pm EST. September’s event will be held on September 1st and we are celebrating Latinx Heritage Month using Lupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules!…
6 Children’s Books that Build Bridges Instead of Walls & 3 Book GIVEAWAY!
Please welcome my guest author today, Nicolas Solis. He has a list of children’s books that build bridges instead of walls. His newest picture book, My Town, Mi Pueblo, also serves as a bridge between cultures. My Town, Mi Pueblo by Nicholas Solis, illustrated by Luisa Uribe Books that try to break down metaphorical, and…
6 Diverse Foodie Picture Books from 2022 & 25 Book GIVEAWAY!
Please welcome my guest author today, Adriana Hernández Bergstrom, with her list of Diverse Foodie Picture Books from 2022! Abuelita and I Make Flan by Adriana Hernández Bergstrom Anita wants to make flan for her abuelo’s birthday but she accidentally breaks abuela’s serving plate from Cuba. How will she serve her grandfather’s special dessert…
Picture Book Announcement! Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World
I’m thrilled to announce that I have a new picture book coming out through Barefoot Books spring of 2023! Robert Sae-Heng is the illustrator. Lisa Rosinsky and Autumn Allen are the editors. Lary Rosenblatt at 22MediaWorks represented me. Jess Lomas at Inkling Illustration represented the illustrator. Picture Book Announcement! Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms…
Top 5 Books to Read Alongside Keepunumuk for Thanksgiving + 25 Book GIVEAWAY!
Please welcome my guest author today, Antony Perry, Danielle Greendeer, and Alexis Bunten; all the authors of Keepunmuk, a Thanksgiving picture book from the perspective of the Native Americans that we all need in our libraries! They are sharing their Top 5 Books to Read Alongside Keepunumuk for Thanksgiving. Keepunumuk by Danielle Greendeer (Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Citizen, Hawk…
Multicultural Children’s Book Club: The Fearless Flight of Hazel Ying Lee
Please join us for Multicultural Children’s Book Club. We host a FREE multicultural children’s picture book virtual book club on the first Thursday of every month from 7 pm to 8 pm EST. August’s event will be held on August 4th and we are celebrating Women’s Equality Day (Aug 26 )and National Aviation Day (Aug…