{Guest post from the Barefoot Books Team} There's no replacement for kids getting together in person. But anything that gets kids actively thinking about their friends can help them feel less lonely. For the families whose kids are socially isolating, this has been one long summer . . . and it looks like the autumn could be more of...
It’s time! We are throwing open the hypothetical doors and kicking off the beginning of the adventure known as the 8th Annual Multicultural Children’s Book Day (MCBD)! As of 9/1, the MCBD2021 book reviewer sign-up is open, all Sponsorship Levels are open, and Book Donator sign-up is open as well. January 29, 2021, will mark the 8th year of Multicultural Children’s Book Day’s...
When I was young, I used to go to Greek School. If I was doing a blog about 5 ways to make your kids NOT excited about another culture, my old greek school would be top of the list! I can remember sitting there in a crowded room, with a grumpy teacher, getting bored out...
As you may already know, Multicultural Children's Book Day (MCBD) is an online and offline celebration that attracts thousands of supporters, educators, parents, caregivers, book reviewers, and quality authors and publishers who join forces to shine the spotlight on diversity in children and YA literature. Celebrated annually on the last Friday in January, this global non-profit offers...
WE HAVE SOMETHING NEW! INTRODUCING MCBD'S World Travel from your Homeschool Table: A Diverse Kidlit Booklist & Activity Kit for Homeschoolers and Distance Learners. This is a Bonus Kit that we created as a resource for homeschoolers. As you may already know, we create free, info-packed kits that are packed with diverse booklist suggestions and companion activities...