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StoryMakers with Terry Catasús Jennings LITTLE HOUSE OF HOPE/LA CASITA DE ESPERANZA

Join Terry Catasús Jennings, author of THE LITTLE HOUSE OF HOPE/LA CASITA DE ESPERANZA (illustrated by Raúl Colón), for StoryMakers... Read more »

Comment | June 14, 2022, 7:00 am

StoryMakers with Anna Svetchnikov | WISH AWAY series & THE LEGEND OF ASTRID

Everyone has worries and feels anger sometimes. On Storymakers, author and councillor Anna Svetchnikov introduces young readers to her series... Read more »

Comment | May 31, 2022, 7:00 am

StoryMakers with Jennifer Ziegler WORSER

Calling all Word Nerds! This episode of StoryMakers was made with love just for you! Join Jennifer Ziegler, self-identified Word... Read more »

3 comments | March 15, 2022, 7:00 am

Global Holiday Traditions to Celebrate with Books! {part three}

There are many observances in December-here are some diverse book lists to encourage important conversations that grow young minds. Read more »

2 comments | December 28, 2021, 5:58 am

Poverty Doesn’t Discriminate: Understanding Poverty in America

Multicultural Children's Book Day has a free downloadable kit that helps kids and adults talk about how Poverty Doesn’t Discriminate. Read more »

Comment | October 5, 2021, 5:58 am

Multicultural Kidlit That Celebrates Girl Power and Strong Female Role Models

Girl Power! Check out our list of Multicultural Kidlit That Celebrates Girl Power and Strong Female Role Models. Read more »

Comment | August 31, 2021, 5:05 am

Best Picture Books of 2014 That Celebrate Diversity

Kirkus selected 13 books based on excellence in showcasing diversity in children’s literature. You will find titles such as: Grandfather... Read more »

Comment | November 26, 2014, 7:00 am

Owl Moon: Printable Lesson Plans to Engage Young Writers

When Scholastic asked what book selection I’d like to have to work with my students this year, without hesitation, I... Read more »

Comment | July 17, 2014, 9:00 am

Happy and Engaged Writers: Graphic Novels and Underpants

Picture reading a book to your class while they all sit on the edge of their seats, anticipating the next... Read more »

Comment | July 16, 2014, 9:00 am

Common Core Writing Through Blogging

Wondering how to get your kids excited about writing? How about offering the opportunity for them to share their voice... Read more »

Comment | July 15, 2014, 9:00 am

Writing by hand, or typing: when are you most creative?

According to this story from the New York Times, “research suggests that writing by hand allows [students] to process a lecture’s contents and... Read more »

Comment | July 13, 2014, 12:00 pm

Games Can Advance Education: A Conversation With James Paul Gee

Most people involved with games and learning are familiar with the work of James Paul Gee. A researcher in the field... Read more »

Comment | July 11, 2014, 12:05 pm

Victoria Justice Reads Magic Tree House #52: Soccer on Sunday

Comment | July 9, 2014, 8:03 am

Letters For Kids

Letters For Kids is just like Letters In The Mail, except intended for subscribers six years and older. We’re helping people... Read more »

Comment | July 7, 2014, 9:00 am

Introducing Seeding Reading: Investing in Children’s Literacy in a Digital Age

Today’s children are surrounded by digital media of all kinds. How will they ever learn to read? That question is... Read more »

Comment | July 7, 2014, 9:00 am

YouTube, apps and Minecraft: digital kids and the future of children’s media

In 2014, children are playing Minecraft, watching YouTube and playing with apps – but they’re also still reading books, watching... Read more »

Comment | July 5, 2014, 6:50 pm

Digital Kids: how children are using devices, apps and media in 2013

A day-long liveblog covering the latest research, trends and views on children’s changing media habits… Read the full blog here.

Comment | July 5, 2014, 6:47 pm

Stars Shake Up the President’s Program

The President’s Program at the 2014 ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition began as a calm affair, with this year’s award-winning... Read more »

Comment | July 3, 2014, 11:41 am

Einstein on Fairy Tales and Education

Albert Einstein, celebrated as “the quintessential modern genius,” is credited with many things — from era-defining scientific discoveries to great wisdom on... Read more »

Comment | July 1, 2014, 7:02 am

RIF and Macy’s Reveal Reading Survey Results, Debut 2014 ‘Be Book Smart’

Reading Is Fundamental and Macy’s released the results of a new survey on Wednesday that disclosed that only 17 percent... Read more »

Comment | June 30, 2014, 3:30 pm

KidLit TV

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🗳️Kids! Have your say! Bank Street Library’s Irma Black Award VOTING IS OPEN! Children are the final judges of this award for outstanding children’s book. Register & vote here: www.bankstreet.edu/library/center-for-childrens-literature/irma-black-award/

The Nominees:
The World Belonged to Us by Jacqueline Woodson; illus by Leo Espinosa (Penguin Random House)
John’s Turn by Mac Barnett; illustrated by Kate Berube (Candlewick Press)
Bathe the Cat by Alice B McGinty; illustrated by David Roberts (Chronicle Books)
The Best Kind of Mooncake by Pearl AuYeung (Page Street Kids)

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From picture books celebrating feminism, to females in #STEM, and books in Spanish about women in history, head to the @kidlittv website (link in bio) for our round up of #kidlit shining a spotlight on strong, diverse women for #WomensHistoryMonth!

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Margaret Wise Brown Board Book Award and Educational Program

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Developed by the Children’s Book Committee (CBC), the Margaret Wise Brown Board Book Award honors the legacy of the late award-winning children’s book author and her brilliant contributions to the...

4 days ago

✨NEW EPISODE!✨ Meet Janet Sumner Johnson, creator of THE RECESS GENIUS series, on #StoryMakers! Get a sneak peek at THE RECESS GENIUS 1: OPEN FOR BUSINESS, learn about idioms, & put your problem solving skills to use! 🍿Watch here: www.kidlit.tv/StoryMakersJanetSumnerJohnson

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Thanks so much for having me! I loved being on the show. :D

Janet Sumner Johnson We loved having you as our guest!

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This #womenshistorymonth #picturebook list is so good, we couldn’t resist reposting from @kidlitincolor!
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We couldn’t list ALL of our favorites for ✨#womenshistorymonth✨
but these picture/middle grade books all feature amazing girls and women. 👧🏾

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