During last year’s virtual party a topic that came up often was LGBTQIA+ children’s book lists and resources. We listened! In addition to the successful virtual event and IG lives held during Pride Month, we’re happy to share with you now this year’s classroom kit: Creating Inclusive Classrooms: LGBTQIA+ Classroom Kit In this classroom kit, you’ll find...
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Q: Your first two books are cookbooks. What made you veer off to picture book writing?
A:The idea to write for a younger audience blossomed when I was invited to do a cooking demonstration at the 2019 Sharjah Children’s Reading Book Festival in the United Arab Emirates. It was a wonderful experience to cook adobo and with and for kids whose minds are free from preconceived notions. The children were such an amazing and engaged audience. They were eager to participate, excited to try something new, and brimming with curiosity.
Guest post from Cardinal Rule Press, Read Your World’s 2024 Silver Sponsor.
Looking for exciting children’s stories filled with important themes for your bookshelf? This list of multicultural books for kids is just for you. These five books cover topics that celebrate the importance of hope and resilience in the face of adversity. But they also emphasize appreciating the diversity of our communities and multiculturalism. In reading these five books, readers experience the riveting adventures of a boy and his pet camel; watch a little girl find creative ways to contribute to her community; learn about a dedicated sister who values kindness and more.
I’m so excited to reveal the cover of my new book, THE RULE OF THREE (Lerner/Carolrhoda Books, August 6, 2024).
Guest post by Author Heather Murphy Capps from Lerner Publishing Group, 2024 Platinum Sponsor
Guest post by Authors Ty Chapman and John Coy from Lerner Publishing Group, 2024 Platinum Sponsor
Teamwork: Two Authors Team Up for an Amazing Hoops Story
Guest post from Cardinal Rule Press, Read Your World’s 2024 Silver Sponsor.
Celebrating Culture and Identity
As an aunt to two adorable young girls, and a long-time lover of books, I am able to bond with them by sending them books that expose them to the world, as I believe that teaching diversity to young audiences allows them to grow into kind adults.
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“Big breath, magic at my fingertips, and a quest in my heart.”
Girl Tales and Dorktales Storytime podcasts have teamed up to bring a one-of-a-kind narrative to the airwaves just in time for Autism Acceptance Month. The result of their collaboration, “Owen and the Order of the Ancient Cedar,” isn’t your typical fairytale; it’s a delightful blend of neurodiversity and feminist empowerment, designed to spark curiosity and inspire young hearts.
On Monday, June 3, 2024, Read Your World is celebrating LGBTQIA+ during Pride Month. We’re honored to announce our guest author line-up! During this event we will chat with authors and allies from the LGBTQIA+ community, unveil our classroom kit: Creating Inclusive Classrooms: LGBTQIA+ Classroom Kit, give away books and so much more.
Guest post by NoNieqa Ramos for Lerner Publishing Group, 2024 Platinum Sponsor
Guest post by Kerry O’Malley Cerra for Lerner Publishing Group, 2024 Platinum Sponsor
