I’m excited to announce an Asian culture series with author Andrea Wang. You might know her for her picture book The Nian Monster. I have her book on my Lunar New Year book list. She has a new picture book biography coming up about Cup of Noodles founder Momofuku Ando. I have my debut picture book, Sumo…
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Cover Reveal for Babymoon!
I’m thrilled to reveal the cover for a new picture book by Hayley Barrett and illustrated by Pura Belpré Award-winning illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal! Babymoon by Hayley Barrett, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal Babymoon is a gentle story that pays tribute to the wonder and emotion of a family’s first quiet days with a newborn: The house…
12 Nonfiction Picture Books About Nature
Erica at What Do We Do All Day? blog introduced me to Great Science Books for Kids when she guest blogged for me. Our public library’s nonfiction section is a separate room for children’s graphic novels so my kids never spent much time there. Additionally, there was that issue of finding great nonfiction books that…
My 13 year old son’s Exotic Fruit Challenge: Snow Apple from China
My 13 year old son’s Exotic Fruit Challenge: Snow Apple from China We were attracted to the fancy individual packaging. Could this be Snow White’s apple? It was worth checking out! Reminds us of: Honeycrisp Apple.
Teachers: Learn About (free) Be-a-Famous Writer Contest for Kids!
Please welcome Mrs. P, literacy champion, today! I’m chatting with her on the eve of her 10th annual Be-a-Famous Writer Contest. You’ve been running your Be-a-Famous Writer Contest and your FREE literacy website MrsP.com now for 10 years. What do you look for in a story? I am glad you asked, especially since you are going…
Five Muslim Girl Characters To Read Today!
Please welcome my guest author today, Saadia Faruqi. Her new early chapter book series is Meet Yasmin! Meet Yasmin! by Saadia Faruqi, illustrated by Hatem Aly This is a delightful #OwnVoices series with a strong girl character. Yasmin is a second-grader Pakistani American with a multigenerational family. Her adventures reflect her enthusiastic nature and loving family. I…
What Kids Can Learn From a Family Vacation To Disney World
When most people think about Disney World, educational activities are the furthest things from their minds. However, this popular Orlando vacation spot is one of those magical places where learning is fun! Kids, and parents too, will likely be surprised at how much their Disney World visit teaches them. It’s no accident that these parks…







