Please welcome Curtis C. Chen with a science fiction book list for kids and teens! We are also giving away a copy of his book, Waypoint Kangaroo. Please go to the bottom of the post to enter. "Sci-fi fans will love this fun, high-tech adventure." - Kirkus Reviews Meet Kangaroo, a superpowered spy facing his toughest mission yet:...
In many languages, the word ‘Kitaab’ means book, our mission is to connect the world to South Asia, one book at a time, hence the name “KitaabWorld.”
KitaabWorld is a passion project that grew out of our desire to expose our children to fun and engaging books and toys related to South Asia, which comprises of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It is a region teeming with a lively tradition of storytelling about its diverse histories, cultures, languages, religions and traditions.
As avid readers ourselves, we were very concerned with the lack of South Asian children’s books on our kids’ reading lists. We searched high and low, but sadly found these books amiss in libraries, bookstores and schools. So we thought there has to be an easier way, and set out to find South Asian children’s books.
Please welcome Michael Smith with his picture book on exploring diverse cultures through picture books. We are giving away a copy of his book, It Starts with a Raindrop. Please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom of the post. Exploring Diverse Cultures Through Picture Books I am Hapa by Crystal Smith I am Hapa encourages children to...
Today's book list is from Jazz Day: The Making of a Famous Photograph illustrator Francis Vallejo. His eight picture books come from his heart; he has a personal connection to each one. We are giving away a copy of Jazz Day. Please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom to win. 8 Diversity Picture Books That Inspire Francis...
Now more than ever, a message of hope, compassion, empathy, and understanding is needed.
Now more than ever, we need to come together as a nation of beautifully diverse people and encourage and implement KINDNESS.
Kindness is a word that many of us are hearing more and more thanks to a concerning, tense, and sometimes scary 2016. It something we all as humans need to be mindful of especially when it comes to being role models for kids. As always, encouraging and teaching kindness to children starts at home and in the classroom.
Powerhouse Children’s Publishing Company, Scholastic, has noted that books and activities that promote kindness will be a key trend in 2017…
…and the Multicultural Children’s Book Day Team couldn’t agree more. With that in mind we put our collective heads together and with the help of authors Jarrett Krosoczka and DEMI, have created a very special downloadable MCBD Kindness Classroom Kit for all teachers, parents, librarians, and educators to utilize.
