This is one in our Double Scoop Sundae series featuring a pair of thematically-related books and ideas for teachers and library program developers seeking ways to extend storytime with them. Owls have long fascinated children with their wide eyes, quiet flight, and mysterious nocturnal habits. Their presence in stories sparks imagination and invites questions about […]
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Please introduce yourself and tell us a bit about how you work in the kidlit community Hello! My name is Corrie (she/they) and I’m an author, indie bookseller, consultant, and organizer for the kidlit community. I am a former classroom teacher and pastry chef, too! Currently, I’m on the state leadership team for AABB (Authors
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Every year on June 8th, people around the world come together to celebrate World Ocean Day—a time to honor the oceans that sustain us and to raise awareness about the threats they face. Oceans cover more than 70% of our planet, yet they are in danger due to pollution, overfishing, and the effects of climate
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Spring has finally arrived, bringing with it warmer weather, blooming flowers, and an abundance of quiet life emerging in our gardens. Among the most curious and calming sights are the snails—gliding slowly across damp soil, curling around mossy stones, and leaving behind delicate trails that glisten in the morning light. There’s something mesmerizing about the
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One in an occasional set of interviews with the reviewers who provide critical insights about new books from our client publishers. Olivia Gorecke has been on our list of reviewers for about three years now and started her bookstagram account in 2020 as a way to introduce new titles to her patrons who weren’t able
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One in an occasional set of interviews with the reviewers who provide critical insights about new books from our client publishers. Jennifer Wharton has been on our list of reviewers for about two years now and provides a librarian’s look at how titles will work in programs, supporting curriculum, or circulating amongst her library patrons.
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We have enjoyed reading and watching Kailey of Luminous Libro for years as she shares the titles she reads through her website, YouTube channel, and on Instagram. As a bilingual reader and music teacher, she enjoys spreading the word about the titles she loves in a variety of formats. We delight in helping her with
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One in an occasional set of interviews with the reviewers who provide critical insights about new books from our client publishers All Done Monkey is one of our review sources that always delights with the connections Leanna Guillen Mora makes between titles. She shares a truly varied set of titles from all sizes of publishers
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I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite things to do is to enjoy a good book swinging in a hammock or resting during a hike break back at the campsite. And there are so many good books to enjoy! Let me tell you about some of our recent favorites both frontlist and
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