How do you juggle your passion with your full-time career? For children’s book author and illustrator Monique Duncan, the two worlds are deeply connected. We spoke with Duncan, a rousing teacher and founder of Sweet Pea Books, to learn more about how she merges her love for teaching young children with her passion for bringing […]
Concerned about the lack of diversity in children’s books, Charnaie Gordon and her two kids are bridging the literacy gap with their new project that brings diverse books to children in each of the 50 states. Gordon founded the Here Wee Read platform, which highlights diversity in children’s books, featuring multiple races, cultures and religions. […]
On September 8th, Democratic lawmaker, voting rights activist, and author Stacey Abrams shared the official cover art via Twitter for her upcoming children’s book Stacey’s Extraordinary Words. Published by HarperCollins, the book will be released on December 28th and is now available to pre-order. Illustrated by Kitt Thomas, Stacey’s Extraordinary Words will be based on […]
ColorPop Books, an online bookshop, understands the importance of representation in literature, and has taken action to create curated book bundles for children that feature works written and illustrated by diverse authors. Shockingly, a 2022 study revealed that only 39% of children’s books published in the U.S. include characters of color. However, research from Scholastic […]
Emunah Y’srael’s Let’s Eat book series is an invaluable resource for introducing young children to the benefits of a balanced, healthy diet. Esteemed as an author, dedicated mother, and proficient plant-based chef, Emunah has crafted an inspiring series aimed at instilling in children the importance of healthy choices and a well-rounded diet. The books go […]
Throughout the country, the recent surge in bans targeting Black children’s books has raised significant concerns, but these bans cannot extinguish the resilience of communities. The approaching third annual Black Children’s Book Week, set to kick off on February 25th, represents a global movement uniting participants from Canada, Ghana, Austria, and across the United States. […]