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    Featured KidLit ⭐️ 100 THINGS I LOVE ABOUT SCHOOL 🏫

    Featured KidLit ⭐️ 100 THINGS I LOVE ABOUT SCHOOL 🏫

    100 Things I Love About School ... and More: A conversation with Dasha Tolstikova and Leonard Marcus. When picture book artist Amy Schwartz died unexpectedly in February of 2023, at the age of 68, she left behind the finished manuscript for 100 Things I Love About School, the fourth title in a beloved series. Amy had not yet begun work on the final illustrations, but when artist Dasha Tolstikova agreed to step in to complete the book, she had Amy's very rough pencil sketches as well as drawings and designs from the earlier titles to inspire and guide her. Dasha has now created her own set of "100 Things" illustrations that beautifully capture the spirit of Amy's art while also bearing the mark of her own brilliant talent.   Read more »
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      BEHIND THE PAGES of THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR 🐛

      BEHIND THE PAGES of THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR 🐛

      Join us for a Special Event from The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art!🌟 BEHIND THE PAGES of  THE VERY HUNGRU CATERPILLAR 🌟Join educator David Feinstein for BEHIND THE PAGES, an exciting new collaborationfrom KidLit TV and The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art.We’ll start by discovering Eric Carle’s art and exploring his illustrations at the museum.Next, we’ll find out how the art for THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR was made, and then make our own paper art in the Eric Carle Museum Art Studio   Read more »
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        Featured KidLit ALOE VERA’S SPECIAL GIFT 🦋

        Featured KidLit ALOE VERA’S SPECIAL GIFT 🦋

        The Story Behind Aloe Vera’s Special Gift: What Aloe Vera Can Teach Children About Healing, Resilience, and Self-WorthAward-winning children’s author, educator, learning experience designer, and doctoral candidate in Applied Learning Sciences Jeanette Gil shares the inspiration behind Aloe Vera’s Special Gift, a heart-centered picture book rooted in wellness, mindfulness, cultural storytelling, and intergenerational wisdom. Inspired by the symbolic healing properties of the aloe vera plant and the storytelling traditions passed down through family, the book encourages children to recognize their inner strength, embrace their uniqueness, and understand that sometimes the most beautiful gifts are found within. In this Featured KidLit Q&A, Jeanette reflects on the emotional heart behind the story, the importance of resilience and self-worth in children’s literature, and how families and educators can use stories to spark meaningful conversations with children.   Read more »
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          SCBWI Impact & Legacy Fund: The Charlotte and Wilbur Award for Compassion for Animals

          SCBWI Impact & Legacy Fund: The Charlotte and Wilbur Award for Compassion for Animals

          Join us in celebrating The Charlotte and Wilbur Award for Compassion for Animals AWARD WINNER! The City Sings Green & Other Poems About Welcoming Wildlife. The Charlotte and Wilbur Award for Compassion for Animals honors books for their dedication to promoting compassion and respect for animals in their readers. Learn ABOUT THE BOOK Written by Erica Silverman & Illustrated by Ginnie Hsu.   Read more »
          Comment | May 7, 2026, 7:00 am