I live in Newton, which morphed from its original name, New Town, a reference to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1688 on the land where the Waban lived, Newton is made up of 13 villages, with the intent that people could walk to their village center for their needs, such as the post office, library, and…
What a thrill to be part of the NCTE book awards celebration! The 2025 Charlotte Huck Award® for Outstanding Fiction for Children, Orbis Pictus Award® for Outstanding Nonfiction, and Notable Children’s Poetry Books and Verse Novels List winners will be recognized, with keynote speakers Antwan Eady (The Last Stand), Dan SaSuWeh Jones (Stealing Little Moon: The Legacy of the…
With each year of life, children continue to test their boundaries and find their place in the world. For this reason, toddler tantrums are completely normal up to the age of four or five. These emotional phases can be a real challenge and test of patience for both parents and children. However, there are ways…
Join us for our Read Your World virtual party on Thursday, January 30th at 8 pm EST. We will be giving away 10 Book Bundles + a Bonus Prize! Sign up here to be notified. We will be talking about: What are the implications of banning inclusive and diverse books in schools and libraries…
Together in Manzanar by Tracy Slater is an adult book that examines the struggles of a Japanese Jewish Family in an American Concentration Camp. I was thrilled to meet her at her book launch at Newtonville Books! p.s. Related posts: FORTUNE COOKIES FOR EVERYONE Geography Game featuring WWII Internment Sites! Dorktales Podcast about…
I am excited to announce that Barbed Wire Between Us made Kirkus’ list of The Most Anticipated Children’s Books of Spring 2026! BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US by Mia Wenjen ; illustrated by Violeta Encarnación ‧ RELEASE DATE: March 31, 2026 A significant portrayal of ongoing U.S. civil rights violations, exposed through the experiences of young children. Japanese Chinese American…
Kids and dental health often make uneasy bedfellows, as it’s no secret that visiting the dentist is not among most children’s favorite pastimes. Dental health is crucial for your kids, as it can impact both their physical health and mental well-being. When children avoid dental visits, it could lead to anxiety, low self-esteem and social…