49th Kids Posts
Open Your Heart: Finding Friends in Unlikely Places
A recommended reading list by Deborah Kerbel, whose new book is When Spider Met Shew, illustrated by Genevieve Cote.
Bright Lights, Big City: Kids Books About Urban Life
A recommended reading list by Andrea Curtis, whose latest book is City Streets Are for People
No Shortcuts: Reflections on Writing the Text of Two at the Top: A Shared Dream of Everest
Uma Krishnaswami on the remarkable story of her latest picture book, Two At the Top: A Shared Dream of Everest.
Notes from a Children's Librarian: The Mooncake Festival
East and Southeast Asian families come together in mid-Autumn to celebrate the Mooncake Festival and give thanks for the harvest.
Notes from a Children's Librarian: Physics with Chris Ferrie
At first glance, "The Everyday Science Academy" series, by Chris Ferrie, appears to be for very young children. But the series brilliantly simplifies …
Most Anticipated: Our Fall 2021 Books for Young Readers Preview
New books by Andrew Larsen, Cherie Dimaline, Jo Ellen Bogart, Wab Kinew, Eric Walters, the Fan Brothers, and so much more great stuff.
Notes from a Children’s Librarian: Satisfying Endings
How do you create a sense of satisfaction in a story’s finale? The following books pull it off!
Writing with Four Hands
"That’s what the Travels series is all about: sending a resourceful, observant, unafraid (well, sometimes a little afraid, when a pack of stray dogs …
Notes from a Children's Librarian: Books on Jewish Heritage
Compelling stories showcasing Jewish Heritage to be enjoyed by readers of all ages.
Notes from a Children's Librarian: Stories for Asian Heritage Month
Great picture books celebrating Asian heritage.