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Watching and Waiting: An Interview with Author Sara Levine

Sometimes the most amazing experiences are born from patience. In the new nonfiction book Watching and Waiting: What Hatches from Nature’s Nurseries, author Sara Levine shares what young readers should do if they find eggs, egg cases, or galls when exploring the outdoors. Simple, lyrical text encourages readers to take time to practice observational science […]Read more

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New Picture Books to Read, Reread, and Recommend

These new titles are ready for storytime shelves and classroom collections. Full of heart, humor, and kid appeal, they’re the kind of books young readers will revisit—and you will love to recommend.Read more

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Spring Sesame Street® Roundup

Spring is here, and what better way to celebrate the season than with a collection of brand-new Sesame Street® books! From lessons in environmental awareness to self-care, this roundup is bursting with engaging reads that encourage kids to think, feel, and take action in ways that make the world a better place. Read on and […]Read more

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Librarian Prep Post: July Reads That Celebrate Identity and the Natural World

Planning ahead for summer themes? July offers great opportunities to connect readers with books that celebrate the wonders of nature and the power of identity. This Librarian Prep Post features some spotlight titles and inclusive stories perfect for Shark Week and Disability Pride Month—so you can stock up and be ready to inspire.Read more

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Sharks Unhooked: An Interview with Author Patricia Newman

Some people are scared of sharks, but not Cristina Zenato. Sharks Unhooked: The Adventures of Cristina Zenato, Underwater Ranger is the true story of how one woman is exploring the ocean, helping our ecosystem, and forming incredible bonds with animals beneath the rolling surf. Cheerful illustrations by Becca Hall round out this riveting picture book […]Read more

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Happy Book Birthday: April New Releases

April showers not only bring May flowers but also a delightful downpour of new books! Check out these new releases, including new board books, picture books, nonfiction, and middle grade novels.Read more

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Books Gone Wild! An Animal Roundup

This Animal Roundup is packed with exciting books featuring incredible creatures and the people who study them. Dive into the ocean with Sharks Unhooked, explore cephalopods with I’m a Dumbo Octopus!, and discover nature’s toughest matchups in Predator vs. Prey. From real-life conservation to thrilling animal battles, these books bring the wild to life!Read more

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Librarian Prep Post: Book Recommendations for May’s Heritage and Awareness Months

May is a month to honor heritage, history, and well-being by sharing meaningful stories and perspectives in libraries and classrooms. With Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, and Mental Health Awareness Month approaching, now is the time to start planning. This post features book recommendations to help you build […]Read more

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Dreams to Ashes: An Interview with Author Livia Blackburne and Illustrator Nicole Xu

Dreams to Ashes: The 1871 Los Angeles Chinatown Massacre is a powerful nonfiction picture book full of both heartbreak and hope. In the late 1800s LA was more small town than city, with a total population under six thousand. Newspapers routinely published anti-Chinese rhetoric, and when a conflict broke out between two mutual aid societies, […]Read more

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