In Are YOU a Princess? by Heidi Zhang, we are introduced to a little girl named Sophie who wants to dress up like her friends at school, but cannot due to financial issues. Sophie was upset about this, but she understood. Then she decided to...

Did you know that Diwali is also known as the Festival of Lights? It's celebrated the world over by people of South Asian ancestry and signifies the victory of light over darkness. Learn a few interesting facts about Diwali and its origins with this colorful...

Albert Einswine is One Smart Pig is a children’s picture book written by Heather Bradley, with illustrations by Paul Schultz. The story follows Albert Einswine, a clever pig who takes on a leadership role when the farm owner, Farmer Harold, is taken away by ambulance....

A Kid’s Guide to Climate Activism by Kimberly Haidinger educates young readers on the causes and consequences of climate change and empowers them to take actionable steps toward environmental responsibility. It explains how human activities like burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and overconsumption contribute to greenhouse...

Are You Bored? is a joyful, clever, and beautifully illustrated book that I wholeheartedly recommend to parents, grandparents, and educators alike. If I were teaching younger children (mine are senior high school students), it would find a place of honor in my classroom library. In...

In Adam and Ava Visit a Special House, Ava noticed that her brother Adam was sad one day. Upon asking him why, she finds out that her brother’s friend Danny is ill. Ava decides to ask their mom and dad if they can visit Adam’s...

Ameila, You Are! by Charlie Tran takes readers along for an exciting day at school with Amelia and her friends. Amelia's second-grade class is told they're having a talent show, and the students are enthusiastic about the news. When the teacher announces that sign-ups are...

In Angry Little Artist by Michelle Mae, Gabi Grizzly is drawing a special picture for her grandpa when her brother bumps her arm, ruining the artwork. Frustrated, she scribbles furiously, prompting Grandpa to offer a new sketchbook to express her anger. As she continues to...

Anesa Kajtazovic tells the true story of her and her family's escape to freedom during the Bosnian War with this engrossing picture book. Anesa, No Skola Today follows seven-year-old Anesa, a happy child delighted with the gift of a cute puppy from her "Tata" on...

Breathe in the fresh country air, feel the leaves crunch beneath your feet, and follow along as Katie enjoys the sights and sounds of the Appalachian countryside. Experience a crisp fall day in Autumn is Calling by Jan Thornton Jones. Join Katie and her mother...