Banned Book Week starts on September 23rd. It’s the annual celebration of the Freedom to Read. It’s a week to speak out for banned and challenged books. Here are the banned and challenged books that I recommend! And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell, illustrated by Henry Cole And Tango Makes Three is…
Please welcome my guest author, Stephanie Campisi, with her guest post on pet adoption. We are also giving away a copy of her newest book, Luis and Tabitha. To enter, please use the Rafflecopter at the bottom. Luis and Tabitha by Stephanie Campisi Luis is an alley cat who has everything figured out . . ….
Did you know that 70% of all kids quit organized sports by the age of 13, with girls quitting at 6x the rate of boys? It’s not easy to keep girls in sports, and it’s a labor of love to coach, especially those who are volunteer parent coaches. We want to help. We are giving…
This is Part Four of my Asian Craft and Culture Series with author Debbi Michiko Florence: November 2017: Asian New Year February 2018: Asian Drumming May 2018: Pink Flamingo Day August 2018: Picnic and Scavenger Hunt November 2018: Snow Statues February 2019: Sumo August 2018: Picnic and Scavenger Hunt It’s summer so let’s go outdoors. We will…
Update: I met with the Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America and they are cataloging the #MeToo movement as part of their archives collection. I alerted the manager of special projects for the #MeToo movement to include what is happening in children’s book publishing. So while the School Library Journal has chosen…
On Monday, my son’s 7th grade class began work on their Ancient Feast museum artifact projects. The Ancient Feast has been a tradition at F. A. Day Middle School for 36 years. While it has changed a great deal since its original inception, the Feast is a celebratory moment. Students work on their own or…
Now, more than ever, I appreciate diverse books that depict an inclusive view of America, especially on this most American holiday, the 4th of July. I especially loved learning about Janet Wong’s inspiration behind her book, Apple Pie 4th of July. Happy 4th of July! What are your favorite children’s books to celebrate this holiday?…