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• Diverse Books for Kids

Play, Creativity, and Reading: The Trifecta of Awesome

Some of the best ways to encourage young learners to discover worlds outside their own zip code is through Play, Creativity, and Reading.   Read more »

Comment | February 23, 2021, 5:32 am

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Read Out Loud | THE NUTCRACKER IN HARLEM

THE NUTCRACKER IN HARLEM, written by T.E. McMorrow, tells the story of a young girl who goes on an adventure with a magical toy!   Read more »

36 comments | December 16, 2020, 7:00 am

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Read Out Loud | TOO MUCH! NOT ENOUGH!

The saying, “opposites attract,” couldn't be more true of Moe and Peanut. They are best friends — when they're not driving each... Read more »

13 comments | September 30, 2018, 8:00 am

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Summer Reading Road Trip!

Join Scholastic on a reading road trip around the country with authors, illustrators, and characters in support of the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge   Read more »

Comment | July 4, 2018, 8:00 am

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Summer Reading Guide 2018

Too hot, too rainy to be outside? Traveling in a car? On a boat? On a train or plane? You can play with words. Or read about a playing ball.   Read more »

Comment | June 6, 2018, 6:35 pm

Storynory: THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA

This classic story by Hans Christian Andersen reveals the the one and only test whether or not a girl is a true princess. Does she have what it takes?    Read more »

Comment | December 19, 2017, 11:44 pm

• Kid's Corner

Storynory: ANDROCLES AND THE LION

Androcles and the Lion written by Aesop teaches the lesson that “Gratitude is the sign of a noble soul"! A story perfect for your next story time!   Read more »

1 comment | November 17, 2017, 10:00 am

Book Trailer STUCK

Delightful chaos ensues when a young boy gets his kite stuck up a tree in this laugh-out-loud new picture book from author-illustrator Oliver Jeffers!   Read more »

Comment | August 23, 2017, 1:09 pm

MY NO NO NO DAY! Read Aloud Books for Children

In this cute story, Bella's day goes very wrong, but when her mother tucks her in at bedtime Bella realizes a better day is ahead.   Read more »

8 comments | July 24, 2017, 6:00 am

GO AWAY, BIG GREEN MONSTER! | Read Out Loud

Kids can turn the pages and watch the Big Green Monster grow. Then, they'll turn the pages and watch him disappear!   Read more »

Comment | July 21, 2017, 6:00 am

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Read Out Loud MY AWESOME SUMMER BY P. MANTIS

Read aloud with author Paul Meisel on this educatuinal episode of Read Out Loud! My Awesome Summer by P. Mantis introduces a familiar insect.   Read more »

10 comments | May 28, 2017, 6:00 am

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Read Out Loud: Roxie Munro reads HATCH

On this episode of Read Out Loud Roxie Munro reads us her book HATCH! This beautiful picture book is a perfect way to learn more about birds!   Read more »

28 comments | April 18, 2017, 7:25 pm

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Read Out Loud: WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

There's a wild rumpus going on at the Brooklyn Public Library! Join in as Isaac Mizrahi reads aloud Maurice Sendak's classic WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE!   Read more »

11 comments | April 9, 2017, 11:57 am

Storynory: GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS

The classic story Goldilocks and the Three Bears is great to read aloud during your next storytime! Let's read it together.   Read more »

Comment | March 9, 2017, 10:52 am

KidLit Podcast: Earl Wiman from the NEA

To celebrate Teachers Appreciation Week KidLit TV interviews Earl Wiman of the NEA about celebrating reading, teachers and learning!   Read more »

1 comment | May 6, 2016, 2:02 pm

KidLit Podcast: Todd Parr

On this episode of KidLit Podcast New York Times best-selling author Todd Parr tells us why Teachers Rock! in his new picture book.   Read more »

Comment | April 21, 2016, 8:00 am

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Featured Member: Eiry Rees Thomas

Eiry Rees Thomas, KidLit TV's Featured Member gives advice to parents and teachers about literacy apps for children.   Read more »

3 comments | March 4, 2016, 4:26 pm

KidLit Kibbles

28 Picture Books to Celebrate Black History Month

Woods created a list of what's essentially diverse books for Black children -- 28 Black Picture Books That Aren’t About Boycotts, Buses or Basketball.   Read more »

Comment | February 8, 2016, 9:45 pm

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• Kid's Corner

Read Out Loud | Paul Czajak Reads ‘Seaver the Weaver’

Watch and listen as author Paul Czajak reads Seaver the Weaver, a story about how being different can be fun and helpful!   Read more »

5 comments | September 13, 2015, 8:00 pm

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• Kid Lit Experts

Field Trip! | A Day at Thalia Book Club Camp

KidLit TV team members went on a field trip to experience a day at Symphony Space's Thalia Book Club Camp. Learn more about summer and fall programs.   Read more »

Comment | August 30, 2015, 3:30 pm