I think we can all use a little bit of hope during this time period, and what better place to find it than in stories! Here are four children’s stories that will leave you feeling a little more hopeful about the state of our world. Enjoy! Malala, a Brave Girl from Pakistan, by Jeanette Winter […]
It’s no secret that building literacy into your child’s developmental years can benefit them for the rest of their lives. But again and again I hear from parents who are concerned about how to get their kids as excited about reading as they are about iPads, phones, and video games. In my opinion, there’s no […]
The world is full of so many good books, and so little time to read them all! That’s why I wanted to make it easy on you by giving you a complete guide to the BEST children’s books you need to read in 2020. Hope you enjoy! The Undefeated, by Kwame Alexander This book is […]
Is anyone else having a hard time adjusting to daylight savings? I sure am! Did you know that the group daylight savings is the hardest on are parents? It’s not easy for kids to adjust to a new sleeping schedule, which can mean long, sleepless nights for both kids and parents alike. If you’re in […]
The weather is cooling off, the leaves are turning, and we can officially celebrate that fall is here! My personal favorite fall activity is curling up on the couch with my dogs and a good book for company, whether it’s a new release or one of my old favorites. Here are just a few selections […]
Happy Children’s Book Week! This week, over 1,000 schools, libraries, bookstores, and of course authors are joining together to celebrate all of the amazing books for children there are out there! This is the 100th anniversary of Children’s Book Week, which means I knew I had to do something special to celebrate. That’s why THIS […]
Valentine’s Day may have been last week, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be feeling the love all year long! The children’s books I’ve been reading this month represent love in all of its many forms. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did! Love, by Matt de la Peña This book explores the […]
Thanksgiving has come and gone, and that means the time for shopping great deals has arrived! You can find Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals almost anywhere, but I’ve scrounged up some of the best sales for book lovers to save you time on your search this year. Happy shopping! […]
Alongside every great children’s book author is an equally as talented illustrator who is tasked with bringing their stories to life! Think about some of your favorite characters—from Winnie the Pooh to Harry Potter, the images that come to our heads typically come straight from the illustrator’s pen. These talented illustrators have mastered the art […]
If you spend any amount of time on Instagram, here’s what you need to do. First, search the hashtag, “bookstagram,” and second, lose your life looking at all the beautiful photos of books you need to immediately go out and read! There’s a whole world of readers using the social media platform to support authors […]
As a lifetime lover of books and a children’s book author, I can attest to the fact that I am a huge advocate for getting children to pick up books instead of iPhones. Whether it’s a book about a wizard, a kid navigating the schoolyard, or a giant red crocodile taking kids on late night […]
If you’re a follower of children’s literature, you’ll no doubt have heard of author Kobi Yamada. His first two children’s picture books, What Do You Do With An Idea and What Do You Do With A Problem, both became New York Times bestsellers and have received unprecedented acclaim for both their uplifting storytelling and beautiful […]