Sesame Street Goes Green
by Alison Lorenz, Assistant Product Planning Editor The weather is getting warmer and everything is about to be green—or, in the case of our friends on Sesame Street, go green.Read more "Sesame Street Goes Green"
A Map into the World: Saying Goodbye to Bob
by Carol Hinz, Editorial Director of Millbrook Press and Carolrhoda Books In fall 2019, we released A Map into the World by Kao Kalia Yang. In this heartfelt picture book, Kalia and illustrator Seo Kim tell the story of a young Hmong girl who experiences the cycle of the seasons as well as the cycle […]Read more "A Map into the World: Saying Goodbye to Bob"
A Book Trailer, Podcast, and Mia Siegert’s Playlist for Somebody Told Me
Today we welcome Mia Siegert to the blog to share their playlist for their new YA novel Somebody Told Me. We also have a podcast featuring Mia and a book trailer!Read more "A Book Trailer, Podcast, and Mia Siegert’s Playlist for Somebody Told Me"
Fly Back, Agnes and the Gift of an Imperfect Protagonist
by Amy Fitzgerald, Editorial Director, Carolrhoda Books I still see it all the time: What an unlikeable protagonist. The main character is so selfish. This girl makes terrible decisions! I’ve invented these particular statements, but they’re composites of opinions I frequently come across in discussions about books. I find them particularly amusing when they’re applied […]Read more "Fly Back, Agnes and the Gift of an Imperfect Protagonist"
Six Books for Hands-On Activities and Kitchen Fun
These books are great for kids from preschool age up through 5th grade. All of the projects (and snacks!) are super fun! Some may need help from an adult.Read more "Six Books for Hands-On Activities and Kitchen Fun"
A House Divided Book Trailer, Buzz and a Podcast
The exciting new graphic novel, A House Divided, has a book trailer and has been getting a lot of attention!Read more "A House Divided Book Trailer, Buzz and a Podcast"
Help at Home, 5/6/20
This week, we have resources for a DIY city, out-of-this-world coloring with NASA, bedtime, and more!Read more "Help at Home, 5/6/20"
Seven YA Books for Music Lovers
I asked Kris to dig through our books and come up with recommendations for young adult novels that feature music and music makers. Here are the fun results! – LaraRead more "Seven YA Books for Music Lovers"
Help at Home, 4/29/20
This week, we’ve got resources about history, art, and a little help in the kitchen!Read more "Help at Home, 4/29/20"
