Boston’s Chinatown is home to the third-largest Chinese community in the U.S. The lion dances are a way to bring the community together in a ceremony that brings prosperity to business owners in the coming new year. The lion dancers go into each business. My kids said that patrons gave the lion dancers red envelopes…
Please welcome author Marsha Diane Arnold today with a list of her favorite children’s books for Earth Day, April 22nd, or celebrate all month for Earth Month in April! First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day now includes events in more than 193 countries, which are now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network. I have…
Inside: Looking for the best children’s books about soccer? Discover fiction and nonfiction books for kids to read and learn everything about this worldwide sport! 34 Children’s Books about Soccer Messi’s Magic by Caroline L. Perry, illustrated by Luciano Lozano Lionel “Leo” Messi is one of soccer’s greatest players of all time. His story begins…
Please welcome author Lori Mortensen today with her list of Seven Picture Books About Women Who Dared. We are giving away 2 copies of her book, Away with Words: The Daring Story of Isabella Bird. Please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom to enter. What are your favorite books about women who dared? Thanks for sharing! ————– Ever…
Activity Guides to My Books Can Be Found HERE! Cover Reveal! The Traveling Taco: The Amazing and Surprising Journey of Your Favorite Foods by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong It comes out May 6, 2025, through Red Comet Press! Kirkus reviews The Traveling Taco! Read the full review here. Fortune Cookies for Everyone, illustrated…
Please welcome author Vivian Kirkfield! I have known Vivian for a long time in the blogosphere as a very supportive children’s book blogger. I remember when I read that she had decided to write children’s books. Fast forward a few years later and here she is today with a slew of books coming out. I’m…
From what I’ve learned reading these three books on the powwow, it is first and foremost a gratitude celebration to the creator around harvests. It is also a time of connection with family and friends, bringing large groups together in shared activities including the dances. Creating special clothes for the celebrations preserves the craft and…