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Review: Rosa’s Song
The creators of The Paper Kingdom are back with another beautiful picture book! Rosa’s Song by Helena Ku Rhee and Pascal Campion tells the story of a young immigrant from South Korea who finds community and friendship in an unfamiliar place. Inspired by an incident from the author’s childhood as the daughter of immigrants, Rosa’s […]
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Review: The Pronoun Book
I can’t think of a better time than Pride Month to share an introduction to pronouns for the youngest readers! The Pronoun Book by Chris Ayala-Kronos and Melita Tirado is an amazing board book that does just that. This deceptively simple concept book is such a wonderful way to introduce pronouns to young readers. The […]
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Review: Pauli Murray: The Life of a Pioneering Feminist & Civil Rights Activist
If you’re looking for an inspiring biography about an unsung hero of history, I have the perfect selection for you today! Pauli Murray: The Life of a Pioneering Feminist & Civil Rights Activist by Rosita Stevens-Holsey and Terry Catasús Jennings is a stunning middle grade biography in verse that recounts the life of Pauli Murray, […]
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Books for Summer Reading
Tomorrow marks the first official day of summer! Maybe it makes me a nerd, but one of my favorite parts of summer was the “Summer Reading List” our teachers sent us home with. With so many young readers taking time away from the classroom, I wanted to share my own list with you today. These […]
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Review: The Hair Book
I’m thrilled to be sharing another one of my Most Anticipated Picture Books of 2022 with you all today! The Hair Book by Latonya Yvette and Amanda Jane Jones is a gorgeous concept book that celebrates all kinds of hair, and it lived up to all of my expectations! Out now in both picture book […]
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20 Books to Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Year Round
I’m sure many of you are aware that May is National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the US. Last year, I celebrated by sharing a booklist at the beginning of the month, but this year I had something else in mind. This year, I want to share a few titles that have […]
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Review: I Am Able to Shine
I’m sure many of you already know that May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. To kick off the celebrations, I am sharing I Am Able to Shine by husband and wife duo Korey Watari and Mike Wu. Inspired by Korey’s own experiences growing up as a young Asian American girl in Los […]
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Review: Same Here! The Differences We Share
Today I’m sharing a creative picture book that celebrates the many unique ways people across the globe live. Same Here! The Differences We Share by Susan Hughes and Sophie Casson shares a glance into the day-to-day lives of young kids around the world, offering young readers a window into the lives of others. While Same […]
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Review: Only One
If you’re looking for a book for Earth Day next week, I’ve got the perfect selection for you today. Only One by Deborah Hopkinson and Chuck Groenink is a wonderful nonfiction picture book that introduces young readers to our planet and the precious life that can be found on Earth. Following our narrator, a young […]
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Review: I Color Myself Different
Today I want to share a beautiful picture book that encourages young readers to embrace and celebrate their identity. I Color Myself Different by Colin Kaepernick and Eric Wilkerson is based on a real life-changing moment from the Super Bowl quarterback’s childhood. When a young Colin’s teacher asks his class to color pictures of their […]
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