{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...
With fall approaching we’re typically caught up in the chaos of school supply shopping, fall sports tryouts, and the excitement of the upcoming school year. We all know this year is different, and it’s a lot. Finding downtime among the chaos has become essential, and keeping your family safe and healthy has never been more...
On June 9, 2020, long-time MCBD supporter and Sponsor, KidLitTV, launched a brand new free, online homeschooling resource that brings together the best video content from around the web created for kids by diverse children's book authors and illustrators. New York, NY: In response to widespread school and library closures, KidLit TV today announced KidLit At Home, a free...
(Guest post from MCBD Project Manager, Becky Flansburg) As I type this, I am doing my best to look away from the horror (I can't think of a better word right now) that is unfolding across the globe. A silent enemy is creeping and infecting and completely changing life as we knew it. Three months ago,...