September 18-24, 2022 marks Banned Books Week, the annual celebration of the freedom to read. Recent years have seen a significant rise in the number of book bans and challenges in both school and public libraries in the United States. In support of access to books, we’ve previously compiled a list of resources to combat […]Read more "Stand with the Banned: Observing Banned Books Week"
June 20 is World Refugee Day, observed to acknowledge the right of anyone, anywhere, to seek safety. Below, discover nonfiction books that recount true stories of refugees around the world and discuss refugee rights, along with fiction picks that reflect refugee experiences. Learn more about World Refugee Day here.Read more "World Refugee Day: Books that Highlight Refugee Rights & Experiences"
June marks Pride month for the LGBTQIA+ community, and June 28 marks the anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion in 1969 that is recognized as a pivotal moment in the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights in the United States. If you’re prepping book displays, looking for titles to support lessons and curriculum, or are simply seeking books […]Read more "Pride Month Picks: Books to Celebrate LGBTQIA+ History and Rights"
May is Jewish American Heritage Month! Here’s a list of titles for your readers advisory group that celebrate the varied contributions of famous Jewish Americans. The Rabbi and the Reverend: Joachim Prinz, Martin Luther King Jr., and Their Fight against Silence When Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” speech at […]Read more "Books for Jewish Heritage Month"
April 22 is Earth Day, and we’re preparing for the occasion by collecting books that cover topics like the environment, animals and conservation, climate change, and more. Whether you’re planning an Earth Day celebration in your classroom or library or looking for books to support environmental education all year round, we’ve got celebrated picks for […]Read more "Essential Books for Earth Day and Beyond"
As publishers, we know how easy it is to get lost in the sea of narrative fiction, informational nonfiction, and engaging novels. We often neglect to take the time to sit down and enjoy some of the finer forms of literature. However, April is National Poetry Month and we intend to give you the choice […]Read more "Freshly Picked Poetry for National Poetry Month"
This March, we’re celebrating Women’s History Month with a wonderful list of new and past titles. With great suggestions that celebrate women’s contributions, both big and small, to history and to contemporary society, you should have all the resources you need to start putting together your March bookshelf. Titles range from grades PreK-12 and cover […]Read more "Books to Celebrate Women’s History Month"
On January 20 we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Black History Month in February is just around the corner. Whether you’re looking for books to use in library displays, collecting book lists to share with readers, or looking for titles to complement curriculum, this comprehensive list contains many fantastic books for readers in […]Read more "Librarian Prep List for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Black History Month"