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35 Books That Teach Empathy And Kindness

There are many books to teach children empathy and understanding, and one very simple yet powerful approach is through books.   Read more »

Comment | September 25, 2019, 9:00 am

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The Literary Canon Is Mostly White. Here’s an Alternative Latin American Reading List

A list of nine books as an Alternative Latin American Reading List to read in addition to the canonical texts on your curriculum that are mostly white.   Read more »

Comment | September 18, 2019, 9:00 am

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Middle-Grade Books By Black Authors from Afoma Umesi

35 Black Middle-Grade Books (By Black Authors) that are not just historical fiction but showing a myriad of Black kids from different backgrounds.   Read more »

Comment | September 11, 2019, 6:00 am

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Best Spanish Language Picture Books Review List 2019

The Spanish Language Affiliate of the CBC of Bank Street College has released a wonderful new Best Spanish Language Picture Books List for Works in 2019.   Read more »

Comment | September 5, 2019, 7:00 am

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Family Heritage Book List (Summer 2019)

Through this Family Heritage Book List, we honor our ancestors, families, and children is to use the knowledge of our heritage to shape our identities.   Read more »

Comment | September 4, 2019, 6:00 am

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EAT YOUR ROCKS, CROC! Cover Reveal – Interview with Dr. Sugar Glider and Jess Keating

Dr. Sugar Glider is the star of Eat Your Rocks, Croc:Dr. Glider’s Advice for Troubled Animals. Come on an adventure with this talented curiosity tour guide.   Read more »

Comment | August 28, 2019, 5:00 am

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Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi Are Teaming Up to Help Young People Navigate Racism

Jason Reynolds wants to start an honest conversation about racism with young people — and he’s doing just that in a new book with Ibram X. Kendi.   Read more »

Comment | August 21, 2019, 5:00 am

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Digital Book World: 2019 Awards Finalists Announced

Digital Book World 2019 Awards Finalists Announced: Thought leadership,best practices,and the gathering of communityacross the wide world of publishing.   Read more »

Comment | August 14, 2019, 3:00 pm

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Princesses Love Science, Too!

From Scholastic: Princesses Love Science, Too: Encouraging girls to be themselves and pursue STEM Photo Credit: Scholastic When I first... Read more »

Comment | August 7, 2019, 12:50 pm

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11 Books to Teach Students About the Refugee Experience

Here is a list of 11 children's books to teach students about the refugee experience that you can use to develop student understanding.   Read more »

Comment | July 31, 2019, 6:00 am

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8 Books Featuring Disabled Queer Women Characters

This list of Books Featuring Disabled Queer Women Characters focuses on intersectional queer identities by Ask Your Friendly Neighborhood Lesbrarian.   Read more »

Comment | July 24, 2019, 12:00 pm

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Children’s Books About the Universe

To help kids get a picture of the whole big universe and the part that they play in it, I decided to gather these fun children’s books about the universe!   Read more »

Comment | July 17, 2019, 7:00 am

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Dear Dreamer: Short of the Week

DEAR DREAMER showcases the mission to get more diverse faces on screens and in books by rising YA literary star Jason Reynolds; a veritable rock star.   Read more »

Comment | July 10, 2019, 9:00 am

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Author Spotlight: Ashley Franklin

We are excited to feature author Ashley Franklin and her debut picture book, NOT QUITE SNOW WHITE, illustrated by Ebony Glenn.   Read more »

Comment | July 3, 2019, 8:00 am

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THE BOY WHO GREW A FOREST Book Trailer + Interview

THE BOY WHO GREW A FOREST is a beautiful book about a young boy who took action against deforestation. Read the Q&A with author and book trailer animator.   Read more »

1 comment | July 1, 2019, 7:00 am

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Shark Week Books and Videos for Kids

t’s easy to get a skewed impression of sharks so let’s use children’s books to learn about sharks before Shark Week begins on July 17th!   Read more »

Comment | June 26, 2019, 5:00 pm

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Teachers Push for Books With More Diversity, Fewer Stereotypes

Teachers Push for Books With More Diversity, Fewer Stereotypes advocate for children's literature that better reflects the experiences of all young readers.   Read more »

Comment | June 19, 2019, 1:30 pm

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Filipino Folk Tales

Read on for the full list of Filipino Folk Tales on Pragmatic Mom to add to your home or school library for a more diverse bookshelf.   Read more »

Comment | June 12, 2019, 7:00 am

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The Ultimate Guide to the Best Authentic Spanish Books

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Authentic Spanish Books is a list of original Spanish books, written by native-speaking authors.    Read more »

Comment | June 5, 2019, 11:00 am

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#OwnVoices Half Filipino Character Face Off

A critical conversation for Asian Pacific American Heritage Monthwo to discuss #OwnVoices. Read on for the #OwnVoices Half Filipino Character Face Off.   Read more »

Comment | May 29, 2019, 2:20 pm