Silenced Voices is a generational tale that is fictional, but based on true events. Beginning in present day, Young José knows nothing of his mother’s childhood and past. But one day in 2013, he gets curious when he learns about the genocide trial of former Guatemalan president, Efrain Rios Montt. The trial triggers his mother, […]
🧁 Happy National Cupcake Day!!! 🧁 Review: Cupcake Class: 50 Fun Themes & Totally Amazing Designs for Kids to Make and Share by Joy Howard and Deanna F. Cook Thank you Storey Publishing for the gifted copy! My daughter and I really enjoyed Tiana’s Cookbook by Joy Howard. So I was excited to check out […]
These animal character picture books are full of fun and humor. The books are also full of plot twists and turns. If you are looking for a fun read aloud, check these out. Thank you to @candlewickpress @harperkids and @mackids for the gifted copies! Hedgehogs Don’t Wear Underwear by Marisa Valdez Jacque has a secret. […]
Being a pre-teen can be a stressful time for both the kid and the caretakers. If you know someone between the ages of 8-13 who is having a difficult time coping with stress, transitioning to middle school or just trying to ride the hormone roller coaster, check out this book stack. For each of these […]
Looking for a way to spend less time on screens and scrolling? Check out this new crossword puzzle book! It’s also a fun couples activity too! My husband and I had fun solving a puzzle the other day as we tested our Black culture knowledge. Thank you Colored Pages Book Tours for hosting this book […]
Are you ready for cozy season?! I know I am! Check out Gather Grateful by Megan Litwin new book that will help you kick off the season of gathering and coziness. Review: Gather Grateful by Megan Litwin, illustrated by Alexandra Finkeldey Reading this book was like a warm and cozy hug. The fall themed illustrations […]
The three Halloween books in this quick Halloween Kidlit roundup each feature a party and exploration that is both spooky and fun! If you are looking for a read aloud for story time before Halloween add these to your library checkout list. Thank you to Candlewick Press and Bloomsbury Children’s for the gifted copies! The […]
Kids often get the wiggles. But some kids have a harder time than others with dealing with them. It’s Hard to Be a Verb! By Julia Cook, illustrated by Carrie Hartman is a very positive story about a child struggling to manage everyday activities with his ADHD. I highlight the term positive because even the […]
Do you know a child who is afraid of Halloween? Check out 364 Days Until Halloween by Allison Edwards, illustrated by Jennifer Zivom! 🎃Thanks @nationalcenterforyouthissues for the gifted copy! Anxiety About Scary Things Whether or not you celebrate Halloween, you may have a child who gets anxious about that day. It’s hard to avoid when Halloween decorations […]
Welcome to the first tour stop on the Blood Moon by Britney S. Lewis book tour hosted by @topplingstackstours As soon as Britney S. Lewis pitched her book as justice for Bonnie Bennett, I was like say less, I’m in. I wasn’t super into Vampire Diaries, because it came out my freshman year of college […]