The Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian is featuring an engrossing online exhibit called The Americans. It opens with two statements and a question: “Indians are less than 1% of the population. Yet images…Continue Reading
Squanto’s Journey: The Story of the First Thanksgiving by Joseph Bruchac and illustrated by Greg Shed tells the incredible tale of the life of Tisquantum (Squanto). He was born and raised to be a leader…Continue Reading
Back in June we wrote a post encouraging folks to Be the Sprinkle, meaning to put yourself in situations where you are the minority. Recently we had the pleasure of talking with a fourteen year-old…Continue Reading
Conversation with Maribeth Boelts, Author of Those Shoes and A Bike Like Sergio’s Jambo Books (JB): You have been writing for nineteen years. Do you have any favorites of the many books you’ve written? Maribeth…Continue Reading
Gregarious. Art. Statements. An Experience and a Gift Store. A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to visit GAS-Art Gifts in Perimeter Mall in Atlanta, Georgia. This unique space offers autographed children’s books, art…Continue Reading
Take a brief tour (1:30) of GAS-Art Gifts in Perimeter Mall in Atlanta, GA. The owner of GAS-Art Gifts is R. Gregory Christie, award-winning illustrator and man on a social mission to bring the benefits of art…Continue Reading
Although most characters in children’s Halloween books are green, orange or purple (and we love that), real children do make an appearance in many of this season’s spooky books. Booklovers who are interested in Halloween-themed…Continue Reading
Halloween is thought to have originated in Ireland. “All Hallows Eve” was the night before the souls of departed loved ones would come back to roam on earth. People wore masks and costumes to hide…Continue Reading
We are quickly coming upon the scariest holiday on the calendar, Halloween! These ten books are not multicultural, but they are great books to share with the little ghosts and goblins in your life! What…Continue Reading
Conversation with Deborah Sosin, author of Charlotte and the Quiet Place Jambo Books (JB): Where do you live? Deborah Sosin (Sosin): I live in Watertown, Massachusetts, just outside of Boston. JB: How did you get…Continue Reading
