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The ZORA Canon: The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written by African American Women

The ZORA Canon, our list of the 100 greatest books ever written by African American women, is one of a kind, yet it exists within a rich cultural tradition.   Read more »

1 comment | January 8, 2020, 7:00 am

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15 Books To Gift

Rebecca Kim Wells gives us her book recommendations that our readers can buy for themselves or books to gift this holiday season and beyond.   Read more »

Comment | January 1, 2020, 9:00 am

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Children’s Books About Hanukkah from PJ Library

Share your Hanukkah traditions with your friends and family with this list of children's books about Hanukkah, perfect for any age group.    Read more »

Comment | December 25, 2019, 6:00 am

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Children’s Books Still Aren’t Diverse Enough, But It’s Getting Better

Children's Books Still Aren't Diverse Enough, But It's Getting Better. Read how programs are fillling the gaps of cost, access, and diversity in leadership.   Read more »

Comment | December 18, 2019, 1:00 pm

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Books gifts for Kids and Teens

10 Books for Kids and Teens on Your Gift List to help you comb through new releases to put some some less obvious but superior choices on your radar.   Read more »

Comment | December 11, 2019, 7:00 am

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Decolonize Your Bookshelf; Celebrating Books by Indigenous Authors

To specifically look what impacts BIPOC across America, this year, decolonize your bookshelves with reads by these dynamic indigenous authors.   Read more »

Comment | November 27, 2019, 7:00 am

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A Culturally Responsive Approach to Discussing Thanksgiving in the Classroom 

Educator Lindsay Barrett offers a culturally responsive approach to discussing Thanksgiving in the Classroom offering concrete examples and resources.   Read more »

Comment | November 20, 2019, 6:00 am

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Picture Books to Teach Gratitude

It turns out that gratitude is the surest path to happiness. These 14 picture books all have a different take on gratitude and thankfulness.   Read more »

Comment | November 13, 2019, 7:00 am

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Creators Empowering STEM Diversity in Multicultural Books

Multicultural Children's Book Day features how Creators are Empowering STEM Diversity in Multicultural Books with specific trends like #WomeninSTEM.   Read more »

Comment | November 6, 2019, 6:00 am

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MUSLIM GIRLS RISE

In this gorgeous nonfiction picture book MUSLIM GIRLS RISE, readers are introduced to 19 powerhouse Muslim women who rose up and made their voices heard.   Read more »

Comment | October 30, 2019, 6:00 am

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Art Exhibit Showcases Native American Comic Book Heroes

This amazing art exhibit celebrates #ownvoices comic books featuring Native American Comic Book Heroes that portray characters of Native American descent.   Read more »

1 comment | October 23, 2019, 12:00 pm

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Microaggressions Against Multiracial Kids – Books Where Kids Can Belong

Microaggressions against multiracial kids is an own voices post from a multiracial woman who uses reading picture books to give her a sense of belonging.   Read more »

Comment | October 16, 2019, 7:00 am

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Physical and Developmental Challenge Books for Kids

I’m creating the book list for Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2020 Classroom Kit: Understand and celebrate our differences.   Read more »

Comment | October 2, 2019, 7:00 am

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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