-
Blogging A to Z: Rhyming
Probably some of my most favorite books to read aloud – rhyming books! Rhyming books have such great rhythm and really are so much fun to read aloud. Rhyming is a great early literacy tool to practice with PreK kids. The skill of rhyming helps kids to distinguish the different…
-
Blogging A to Z: Questions
Can you believe we’re already at the letter “Q”? Typically, Q is a hard letter for the Blogging A to Z Challenge, but this year, I knew exactly what to focus on! Questions! When you read aloud to your little one, do you read the book straight through, close it…
-
Blogging A to Z: Play
I think Mr. Rogers is an American institution. A man who was truly an wonderful human being who lived by the golden rule. He created Mr Rogers’ Neighborhood and spoke directly to kids about growing up focusing on social and emotional needs. The show ran for 895 episodes! Besides the…
-
Blogging A to Z: Openness
Openness can mean a lot of different things, but for today’s post we’re talking about diversity. And the importance of creating a purposeful home library full of books that open your child’s world beyond their lived experiences. On a very basic level, that shouldn’t be too difficult. Because small children…
-
Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
Synopsis: “A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers’. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother’s, her grandmother’s, and her little sister’s. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea,…
-
30 More Chapter & Middle Grade Books Featuring Black Protagonists
Three and a half years ago I created a list of 30 Chapter Books Featuring Black Protagonists. And to this day, it’s one of my most popular posts. That being said, I figured it was probably due for an update. And I’ll be honest, three and a half years later,…
-
#BeWhoYouAreDay
Today I’m celebrating #BeWhoYouAreDay with author/illustrator Todd Parr! Todd wants every kid to feel just how special they truly are, and that’s why we’re celebrating #BeWhoYouAreDay on September 30. With over 50 books published, Todd works hard to celebrate inclusivity and diversity in a kid-friendly way. Todd’s newest book, Be Who You…
-
15 Diverse Easy Readers & Chapter Books
During our author visit with Saadia Faruqi this week, we had a parent ask if she considered writing a series similar to her Yasmin series featuring a male main character. Saadia was quick to point out that boys should (and do) read the Yasmin series. And she doesn’t plan on…
-
Virtual Author Visit with Saadia Faruqi
Last night our library hosted a virtual author visit on Zoom with Saadia Faruqi! Saadia is the author of the easy reader series, Yasmin, about a second grade Pakistani-American girl living her best life! She’s also the co-author of the upcoming novel A Place At the Table with Laura Shovan being published on…
-
20 Titles for Young Activists – Summer Reading 2020
I’ve been mulling around the idea of creating summer reading lists this year. It’s been slow going as so much of m energy is put into figuring out how to run a library during a global pandemic! But, I didn’t want to re-create the wheel offering “Summer Reading for 5th…
