Roses are red, Violets are blue. Valentine's Day makes Me think of you. That's my take on the famous rhyme. When I think of this holiday, heart-shaped cards and chocolate come to mind, and so do my favorite people. How about curling up with some favorite book characters as they celebrate Valentine's Day? Find out…
B Is for Back to School
Are you ready? Whether this is your first year or you're an old pro, it's time to get ready for school. Check out these books ahead of the big day! K Is for Kindergarten is ideal for kids just starting school. Be sure to check out the activities and challenges from A to Z included throughout this adorable book. Back…
Happy Birthday, Maurice Sendak!
When I was seven years old, the first book I bought with my hard-earned allowance was none other than Where the Wild Things Are. It still holds the same appeal now as when I first read it. Not only is it a picture book, but it was an opera, a movie and even became a postage stamp…
Celebrating Deaf History Month for Kids
Did you know that Deaf History Month is celebrated from March 13 to April 15? It celebrates Deaf culture and important people connected to Deaf history. As a young girl, I learned about Helen Keller, a deaf and blind woman, as I read through my school library's collection of biographies. Born deaf myself, imagine my…
Get Slimed! Books for Kids
Do you love slime? Or maybe slime grosses you out? Whatever the case may be, prepare to get slimed by these cool books. Yes, it's really true! We Came From Slime. Read all about it in this exploration of life before the dinosaurs arrived. Get the Scoop on Animal Snot, Spit & Slime! Who knew there could be so…
Mom, Do I Have To? Books for Kids
How many times have you said "Mom, do I have to?" or even "Mom, do YOU have to?" These books for middle-grade readers show how kids from different types of families deal when problems come up with Mom. The Year Mom Won the Pennant: This fast-paced and funny story is not just for baseball fans…
Embracing LGBTQ Pride for Kids
There is such a great variety of diverse books embracing LGBTQ kids and families these days. Celebrate Pride Month by picking up one of these wonderful books for anyone! Experience going to a pride parade in This Day in June. The detailed and colorful illustrations, along with its simple text, are perfect for young readers. Older readers wanting to…
Exploring Asian Heritage for Kids
Whenever people find out that I'm a quarter Filipino, they are always surprised. No, I don't speak Tagalog, as my mom was barely 3 years old when her family escaped the Philippines to the United States during World War II. When I was growing up, I always wondered, where do I fit in? In honor of Asian American…
Peeking into Van Gogh’s Bedroom
Psst, have you heard that you can peek inside Vincent Van Gogh's bedroom at the Art Institute of Chicago? Visit the exhibit to get a glimpse into the history behind this simple cozy room in the only house that Vincent ever thought of as home. Learn even more about this Post-Impressionist artist before, or after, your museum visit with these…
Haunted Reads for Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner. It's my favorite thing about autumn — what's not to like? Pumpkins, candy, costumes, trick-or-treating, haunted houses and corn mazes. If you like getting spooked, these books may just do the trick (or treat)! Go back in time with Virgil Dante, a ghostorian, in Haunted Histories and learn about famous ghosts…
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