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Diverse Kidlit that Celebrates Pride Month

Because there is a need for books that create respectful dialogue for all LGBTQIA youth, here are Diverse Kidlit that Celebrates Pride Month Read more »

Comment | June 4, 2022, 7:00 am

National Arab Heritage Month: Kid Lit to Celebrate Year-Round

National Arab Heritage Month is in April, but here are a few book lists to help you discover more titles... Read more »

Comment | May 25, 2022, 7:00 am

Cultural Diversity in Children’s Books

The importance of cultural diversity in children’s books is now more relevant than ever before. UNESCO understands the importance of... Read more »

Comment | May 19, 2022, 7:00 am

Graphic Novels Your Tween Can’t Resist

Children tell you they are too old for books with pictures, but these 5 Graphic Novels Your Tween Can't Resist are flying off the shelves. Read more »

Comment | May 17, 2022, 7:00 am

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with 280+ Children’s Books

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and during this month we celebrate and recognize the contributions of... Read more »

1 comment | May 9, 2022, 7:00 am

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Celebrate National Family Reading Month

To help you celebrate National Family Reading Month, I have compiled a list of my favorite middle grade books read alouds... Read more »

Comment | May 4, 2022, 8:00 am

KidLit Crafts & Activities for Mother’s Day

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! • Celebrate Mother’s Day with KidLit TV • Share these books and crafts with Mom! READ About the... Read more »

Comment | May 2, 2022, 7:45 am

Multicultural Children’s Book Day Giveaway

Multicultural Children’s Book Day will be celebrating its 10th year on January 26, 2023. Celebrating 10 years is a huge... Read more »

Comment | April 27, 2022, 7:00 am

Celebrate Earth Day! Diverse KidLit Recommendations

According to EarthDay.Org, the first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970. For 52 years, this organization has focused... Read more »

Comment | April 19, 2022, 7:00 am

Diverse Poetry Books to Celebrate National Poetry Month

April has been a busy month indeed! Did you read my post on celebrating Diverse KidLit on Earth Day? How... Read more »

Comment | April 12, 2022, 7:00 am

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5 Must Follow Kids Bookstagram Accounts

5 Must Follow Kids Bookstagram Accounts to diversify your bookshelves, and curate a library nook that kids will never want to leave. Read more »

Comment | April 6, 2022, 7:00 am

Autism Awareness Children’s Books

• Celebrate National Autism Awareness during April • An entire month devoted to raising awareness of autism and neurodiversity! You may be... Read more »

2 comments | March 30, 2022, 6:04 pm

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Picture Books About Refugees | Biracial Bookworms

These picture books about refugees will facilitate an open dialogue with kids to help them process their emotions and confront bias. Read more »

Comment | March 28, 2022, 7:01 am

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Multicultural Children’s Book Day Annual Event

This past January, the Multicultural Children’s Book Day team wrapped up their 9th annual online event, held each year to... Read more »

Comment | March 28, 2022, 7:00 am

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Diverse Spring Books to Celebrate World Storytelling Day

On the March equinox, the Sun crosses the celestial equator going south to north, marking Springtime in the United States.... Read more »

Comment | March 13, 2022, 3:46 am

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Diverse Books to Celebrate Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month is observed annually since March of 1987 in the United States and worldwide International Women’s Day commemorates... Read more »

Comment | March 7, 2022, 7:00 am