In May we celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month by reading and sharing stories by Jewish American authors and illustrators. Celebrate in your school or library by uplifting these voices in May and all year round! Find more resources on the Jewish American Heritage Month website.
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Celebrate Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day (April 22) with these books! Keep reading to discover an entire collection of books that will inspire your young readers to become environmentally conscious.
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Celebrate Poetry Month!
We’ve put together a roundup of titles to get you excited about National Poetry Month, including new 2024 titles coming soon such as How Lucky Am I?, What Can a Mess Make?, and May You Love and Be Loved! Read about more books by clicking them below!
Read More »Graphic Novel Preview: Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera Brosgol
Our Graphic Novel Preview series invites readers to look inside graphic novels. This month, we’re highlighting a middle grade graphic novel, Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera Brosgol coming out in May!
Read More »Celebrate Women’s History Month!
Discover incredible titles and free resources about fierce, fearless, and remarkable women to celebrate Women’s History Month!
Celebrate Lunar New Year with these books!
Ring in the Year of the Dragon with graphic novel superstars Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham’s latest collaboration, Lunar New Year Love Story, Julie Leung and Hanna Cha’s lyrical Caldecott Honor Book, The Truth About Dragons, and more incredible titles!
Read More »Graphic Novel Preview: The Baker and the Bard: A Cozy Fantasy Adventure by Fern Haught
Our Graphic Novel Preview series invites readers to look inside graphic novels. This month, we’re highlighting a debut YA graphic novel, The Baker and the Bard: A Cozy Fantasy Adventure by Fern Haught coming out in March!
Read More »Valentine Activity Kit: Love, Violet
Valentine Activity Kit: Love, Violet
Love, Violet by Charlotte Sullivan Wild
illustrated by Charlene Chua
Ages 4 to 8
Perfect for Valentine’s Day, Love, Violet by Charlotte Sullivan Wild and Charlene Chua is a touching picture book about friendship and the courage it takes to share your feelings.
Only one person
makes Violet’s heart skip
Of all the kids in Violet’s class, only one leaves her speechless: Mira, the girl with the cheery laugh who races like the wind. If only they could adventure together! But every time Violet tries to tell Mira how she feels, Violet goes shy. As Valentine’s Day approaches, Violet is determined to tell Mira just how special she is.
Charlene Chua’s luminous watercolors bring to life this sweet and gentle picture book about friendship, love, and the courage it takes to share your heart.
Read More »The Girl Who Sang and more books for International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Books for International Holocaust Remembrance Day
International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed on January 27th—the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau—to commemorate the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust, the millions of other victims of Nazi persecution, and the heroism of survivors and rescuers. Here is a collection of books you can share with young readers for International Holocaust Remembrance Day:
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