It's an Election Year . . .
. . . and that means your kid is hearing lots of conversations about politics! Take the mystery (and, let's be real, the anxiety) out of elections, the justice system, legislation, and more with some empowering reads. Even if you're too young to vote, you're never too young to participate in democracy.
In the News
Check out Kathy Temean's blog post about Wild Brunch: Poems About How Creatures Eat! She gets the inside scoop from David L. Harrison about his collections of animal poetry—and some truly gorgeous pictures of Giles Laroche's art in progress.
Long-Armed Ludy and the First Women's Olympics was featured in an article by New York Times reporter Jennifer Harlan, highlighting books that will get kids in the Olympic spirit for this year's games. This biography celebrates Ludy Godbold. Her record-setting shot-put scores placed her on the US team for the first Women's Olympics (also in Paris!) in 1922. How did she do? You'll have to read to find out!
Lia & Luis: Puzzled! is a winner of the Colorado Book Award! This annual award celebrates the accomplishments of Colorado’s outstanding authors, editors, illustrators, and photographers. Congratulations to author Ana Crespo, illustrator Giovana Medeiros, our Storytelling Math consultants at TERC, and the Charlesbridge editorial and design team!
Tune in to the Children's Book Podcast by Matthew Winner for a fantastic interview with the co-editors of No World Too Big! Keila V. Dawson, Lindsay H. Metcalf, and Jeanette Bradley discuss climate change and the young activists who inspired this anthology of poems.
Top Picks this Season
Glowing Reviews for New Books...
Adela's Mariachi Band
Adela loves everything about her family's mariachi band—and she wants to join them on stage so much. With a little help from her family, can she find her own way to contribute to the show?
★ "Culture and tradition take center stage . . . an affirming reminder that age and size needn't be a barrier to following a passion."
—Shelf Awareness, starred review
How to Explain Robotics to a Grown-Up
Loving robots? Easy. Telling your grown-up about how much you love robots? Easier than you think! Packed with information about how robots work, this funny and brightly illustrated nonfiction title also passes on pro tips about the skill of teaching, empowering kids to explain their favorite STEM topics to any grown-up who will listen.
★ "A fantastic resource for introducing children to robotics.
This book educates and inspires."
—School Library Journal, starred review
Kindred Spirits:
Shilombish Ittibachvffa
A nonfiction picture book about the inspiring true pay-it-forward story that bridges two continents, 175 years, and two events in history—connecting Ireland, Choctaw Nation, Navajo Nation, and the Hopi Tribe.
★ "A richly detailed, phenomenally told true story about paying it forward through history."
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ ". . . a moving, uplifting picture book about the power of empathy."
—Shelf Awareness, starred review
Clack, Clack! Smack!
Vann wants to be a star player, but he's not as fast as his friend Jesse; a game of traditional Cherokee stickball creates a moment of growth as he understands there's more than one way to be a good teammate.
★ "Stand and cheer for this fast-paced tale of sportsmanship and community."
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review