Guest post by Make a Way Media, 2025 Super Platinum Sponsor Why Are Diverse Books Important for All Kids? There’s a common misunderstanding that I run into time and time again. Many parents, educators, and even librarians believe that books with Black protagonists, or stories centered on underrepresented cultures, are only for children from those communities. That couldn't...
August is here, and that means it’s back-to-school season! Students, teachers, librarians and admins around the U.S. are preparing to go back to school or some have already returned. Starting a new year of school can come with so many different emotions and expectations: excitement, happiness, worry, uncertainty, etc.. School may not look the same...
Guest post by Make a Way Media, 2025 Super Platinum Sponsor The long, lazy days of summer can be a gift for some children. For others, it feels too unstructured, uncertain, and even stressful. Then there is the added stress of the unknown, like going to a new summer camp or starting school with a new...
Happy Independence Day!! July 4th is a day to celebrate the United States' independence from Great Britain. July 4, 1776 is significant because it was when the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress. Written by a committee led by Thomas Jefferson, the document was signed by people from all the 13 British...
Happy Juneteenth! Also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day. This holiday celebrates the emancipation of African Americans who had been enslaved in the United States. Although President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, the news of this important decision didn’t reach Texas until June 19th, 1865....