Happy birthday to the classic picture book, School’s First Day of School! For ten years, this book has been helping kids and their grown-ups get ready for a nerve-wracking milestone. To celebrate, we asked Caldecott-winning illustrator, Christian Robinson, to share a behind-the-scenes look at his process.
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We’re so excited to see our librarian friends on June 25 to June 29 in Chicago!
President George W. Bush proclaimed June as National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, making it a national holiday in 2006. However, this holiday was founded by Dr. Claire Nelson and celebrated by the Institute of Caribbean Studies in 2000. Find a list of books about celebrating the history, contributions, and culture of Caribbean-American people below!
Kick off the World Cup with these fun and engaging soccer reads! We have a fantastic collection of soccer books for all ages, highlighting the spirit, history, and cultural impact of the game. Whether you’re a devoted fan or just curious about this year’s event, these books offer a fun and engaging look at soccer’s rich legacy.
Read More »On June 19, 1865 in Galveston, TX, enslaved African Americans were finally informed of their freedom, despite the passing of the Emancipation Proclamation two years prior. Juneteenth is also referred to as “Freedom Day”, “Emancipation Day”, and “Juneteenth Independence Day.” The first celebrations of Juneteenth were about honoring former enslaved people. Today celebrations of Juneteenth consist of gathering with family, BBQs, parades, festivals, beauty contests, and other celebratory events to remember the lives of their enslaved ancestors.
For those who would like to learn more, we recommend reading “Juneteenth: The Growth of an African-American Holiday” and “So You Want to Learn About Juneteenth?”
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Our Graphic Novel Preview series invites readers to look inside new graphic novels! This month, we’re highlighting Mind vs. Machine: The Chess Match That Changed the World, written by Steve Sheinkin and Maurice Ashley; illustrated by Thien Pham. Mind vs. Machine is the true story of an epic chess match that changed the world. On sale 9/8/26!
Scroll to find preview spreads, download a guide for How to Start a Chess Club, and request the book on Netgalley to read the full story!
Read More »In July we celebrate Disability Pride Month by reading and sharing stories about the disabled community. Celebrate in your school or library by sharing the history of Disability Pride Month and by introducing readers to disabled fiction and memoir writers sharing their stories.
