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StoryMakers with Valerie Bolling RIDE, ROLL, RUN TIME FOR FUN

On StoryMakers Valerie Bolling, author of the new rhyming picture book, RIDE, ROLL, RUN: TIME FOR FUN!, joins us from... Read more »

Comment | December 5, 2022, 7:00 am

StoryMakers with Carmen Agra Deedy WOMBAT SAID COME IN

Join Carmen Agra Deedy for a chat about her new picture book WOMBAT SAID COME IN which is set during... Read more »

2 comments | September 5, 2022, 7:00 am

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Picture Book Audiobooks from Black Creators

End the night or school day by relaxing with littles to the sound of amazing Picture Book Audiobooks from Black Creators. Read more »

Comment | August 1, 2022, 7:00 am

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Top 5 Diverse Audiobooks for Summer Road Trips

These Top 5 Diverse Audiobooks for Summer Road Trips are entertaining for the whole family as you maximize reading skills over summer break. Read more »

Comment | July 26, 2022, 7:00 am

Autism Awareness Children’s Books

• Celebrate National Autism Awareness during April • An entire month devoted to raising awareness of autism and neurodiversity! You may be... Read more »

2 comments | March 30, 2022, 6:04 pm

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Diverse Books to Celebrate Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month is observed annually since March of 1987 in the United States and worldwide International Women’s Day commemorates... Read more »

Comment | March 7, 2022, 7:00 am

StoryMakers with Lesa Cline-Ransome BEING CLEM

Coretta Scott King Author Honoree and Sonia O’Dell Award Medalist Lesa Cline-Ransome returns to StoryMakers to share the third book... Read more »

Comment | August 5, 2021, 8:00 am

StoryMakers in the Kitchen with Jane Breskin Zalben

Date cakes and rugelach?! Yes, please! Join Jane Breskin Zalben for StoryMakers in the Kitchen with Rocco and Christine Whelan from iconic, Brooklyn Middle Eastern grocery, Sahadi's. You're in for a sweet treat as Jane takes us through a recipe from the back of her book, A MOON FOR MOE & MO, a Sydney Taylor Award honoree! Read more »

4 comments | December 6, 2020, 8:00 am

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StoryMakers with Aram Kim LET’S GO TO TAEKWONDO!

Charyut! Attention! Aram Kim is back on StoryMakers for a chat about her new bookLET'S GO TO TAEKWONDO!Join Aram as she catches us up on what her character Yoomi from NO KIMCHI FOR ME has been getting up to, learn about the rituals of the martial art Taekwondo and how to count to ten in Korean! Read more »

2 comments | October 27, 2020, 7:00 am

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Anti-Racist Middle Grade Books

This list of 16 Best Anti-Racist Middle Grade Books are ideal to be read alone, as well as with an adult whom they can have open and frank conversations. Read more »

Comment | July 29, 2020, 7:00 am

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Books Your Third Grader Won’t Whine About

These 9 Fabulous Books Your Third Grader Won’t Whine About Reading will prepare kids for the world with education taking place at home and the classroom. Read more »

Comment | July 22, 2020, 7:00 am

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A Diverse Summer Reading List from Lee and Low Books

Lee and Low Books is kicking off summer with our engaging, printable Diverse Summer Reading List that will get all kids engaged in reading! Read more »

Comment | July 15, 2020, 8:00 am

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Let’s Talk About Race: A Children’s Guide from The Tutu Teacher

In the video I discuss what racism is and how it’s impacted the lives of Black and Brown people. I also read aloud the story Let’s Talk about Race. Read more »

1 comment | July 1, 2020, 7:00 am

16 Great LGBTQIA+ Books for Kids and Teens

16 Great LGBTQIA+ Books for Kids and Teens, geared to everyone, are filling the gap and helping families grow in understanding. Read more »

Comment | June 24, 2020, 6:00 am

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Amistad Books Launches #BlackoutBestsellerList on Social Media

Amistad Press has launched the campaign #BlackoutBestsellerList and #BlackPublishingPower in an effort to draw attention to Black authors and professionals. Read more »

Comment | June 17, 2020, 6:00 am

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Black Joy Booklist for Children and Young Adults

This Black Joy Booklist shows how books be a safe space by reminding Black children that we see them, that we support them, and that they are loved. Read more »

1 comment | June 10, 2020, 6:00 am

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Authors Organize Kid Lit Rally for Black Lives

Authors have organized a Kit Lit Rally for Black Lives on The Brown Bookshelf Facebook page on Thursday June 4 at 7 p.m. EDT. Read more »

3 comments | June 3, 2020, 6:00 pm

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Picture Books to Change Your Reading Life from The Nerdy Book Club

Ten Picture Books to Change Your Reading Life teaches children about people, race, lifestyles, abilities, and the world right outside their door. Read more »

Comment | May 27, 2020, 6:00 am

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Diverse Poetry Picture Books for Kids

Here are more than 22 Diverse Poetry Picture Books for Kids to explore with kids during National Poetry Month and beyond. Enjoy! Read more »

Comment | May 21, 2020, 7:00 am

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Sheltering in Place During a Pandemic

A discussion on how Sheltering in Place Shows Us a More Accessible World and which restrictions present new obstacles for people with disabilities. Read more »

1 comment | May 13, 2020, 7:00 am