We have one very special book celebrating its release in June. Read on to discover the latest and greatest naptime picture book, perfect for lounging in the summer sun!Read more "June Happy Book Birthday"
Adventure, friendship, growth. The Summer Scrapbook tests the bonds of three best friends, Ava, Becca, and Cat, as they tackle their first summer apart. They vow to stay in touch through letters and collect souvenirs of their experiences to compile into a joint scrapbook at the end of the summer. As the girls step out […]Read more "The Summer Scrapbook: An Interview with Author Florence Migga"
The World Cup is quickly approaching and all young soccer fans are on waiting to see who comes out on top! Encourage their love of the game and the love of reading in one fell swoop with this new, high-energy picture book from author John Coy.Read more "The World Game: An Interview with Author John Coy"
Picture books remain one of the most joyful ways to spark curiosity, connection, and early literacy. This roundup highlights standout titles perfect for story times, classroom read‑alouds, and everything in between.Read more "Picture Book Roundup: Bright Reads for the Start of Summer"
We are happy to showcase these new titles to inspire young readers and build excitement for the fast-approaching summertime!Read more "May Happy Book Birthday"
Hmong: A Graphic History retraces the account of a vibrant Asian ethnic group, blending rich documentation and personal stories. Long oppressed, the Hmong struggle to preserve their traditions and way of life in a homeland torn by war and strife. Their history is closely linked to France, which colonized Indochina in 1893 and for whom […]Read more "Hmong: An Interview with Author and Illustrator Vicky Lyfoung"
What would you do if everything you believed about your life began to unravel? In When It’s Your Turn for Midnight, author Blessing Musariri explores identity, family secrets, and the quiet strength it takes to face the truth, all set against the rich cultural backdrop of Zimbabwe. In this interview, Blessing shares the personal and […]Read more "When It’s Your Turn for Midnight: An Interview with Author Blessing Musariri"
For years, Rosalind Franklin’s name has lingered in the background of one of science’s greatest discoveries, but her full story has remained largely untold. In The Real Rosalind, authors Debbie Loren Dunn and Janet Fox bring her out of the margins and into focus, revealing a scientist whose work, curiosity, and determination extended far beyond […]Read more "The Real Rosalind: An Interview with Authors Debbie Loren Dunn and Janet Fox"
What happens when a tree falls and begins to decay? In What Good Is a Dead Tree?: A Science Mystery, author and photographer Doug Wechsler reveals the hidden world inside a rotting log, where insects, fungi, and other organisms work together to recycle nutrients and sustain the forest. Today, Doug joins us to share what […]Read more "What Good Is a Dead Tree?: An Interview with Author Doug Wechsler"