Looking for #DiverseKidLit? I’ve been making very, very short videos of picture books like this one, Mama the Alien by Rene Colato Lainez. The confusion of being a legal alien versus an alien from outer space makes its bilingual Spanish picture book the perfect conversation starter about the naturalization process. Mama the Alien by Rene Colato…
Please welcome my guest blogger today, Kerry Cerra. She’s the author of Just a Drop of Water (9/11 and Religious Intolerance), but she’s here today with author friends –Shannon Wiersbitzky of What Flowers Remember (Alzheimer’s),Kathleen Burkinshaw of The Last Cherry Blossom (Hiroshima), Joyce Moyer Hostetter of Comfort (War Trauma), and Shannon Hitchcock of Ruby Lee & Me…
This Sun Catcher Craft is easy and fun. I like it because it uses things you find around the house (with the exception of Epson Salt which I had to purchase). Supplies on Hand: spoon 1/4 size measuring cup bowl clear, plastic lid; I used the lid from a takeout container string knife or scissors…
Check out these funny alien books for kids, perfect for a good laugh or an amusing story. Your child will think they’re out of this world! Is it just us or are aliens funny? I like the stories where the aliens are hanging out, living next door, and blending in with humanity. No one seems…
A traditional Japanese haiku poem is written in three lines: 5 syllables on the first line 7 syllables on the second line 5 syllables on the third line Haiku is inspired by nature, combining two different images or ideas together. My son’s 5th grade poetry unit included haiku inspired by Japanese block prints created by Katsushika…
Inside: Read about the wonderful traditions, history, and fun stories with these Chinese New Year books for kids! Perfect for children to celebrate and learn. Chinese New Year may be what most of us think of when we think of Asian New Year celebrations marked by dumplings, lion dances, new clothes, and feasts. I’ve included…
I’m fairly new to Instagram — about two years now — and it’s becoming one of my favorite social media platforms to meet and really get to know bloggers, authors, illustrators, and moms. I like how quickly an image can convey a message and how easy it is to comment and follow the commentary. Here’s a…