35 years ago, two Black parents were so disappointed in the availability of Black centered materials for their children that they had no choice but to write their own book. When faced with systemic practices that limited the availability of their book, they decided to create their own publishing company. These parents were Cheryl and… Read More SundayMorningReads

Join us for an international #ReadPalestine week, starting Wednesday, November 29, on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. During this week, we encourage people around the world to read fiction and poetry by Palestinian and Palestinian diaspora authors, as well as nonfiction about Palestinian history, politics, arts, culture, and life, as well… Read More

The We are Kidlit team is busy working on what will be our tenth list. It’s hard to believe this work began ten years ago, but it’s so satisfying to know it continues. I know that whenever someone asks me for a children’s book on any given topic, I turn to these lists because the… Read More SundayMorningReads

November is… 1 November:  Native Storytelling in Children’s Books; 2:30pmET; Virtual 7 November: Election Day in many US states 9 November: SLJ LibraryCon Live!; Virtual 10-12 November: YALSA Symposium; St. Louis, MO 12 November: Texas (Austin) Book Festival Austin, TX 15 November: National Book Award winners announced; 8:00pmET; Virtual 16-19 November: National Council of Teachers of English Annual… Read More Sneak Peak: November

November: National American Indian Heritage Month