Family Sagas on Audio
Holiday season is the time to contemplate family stories and relationships, and the genre of family sagas takes family stories to a new level. Family…
Holiday Gift Booklist for Kids 2021
We can’t believe the holidays are here already! If you’re looking for ideas on books to give a young reader this holiday season, your Children’s…
National Adoption Month
In November, we celebrate the commitment and courage of adoptive parents and the resilience and strength of adopted children. On November 20th in the courtrooms…
Embracing Aging and Longevity
Anti-aging is a business phenomenon whereby products are sold to people with the claim that one can try to slow down aging. Biohacking is similar.…
National Book Awards for Young People’s Literature
The National Book Awards were established in 1950 to celebrate the best writing in America and is one of the most prestigious awards a book…
Native American Heritage Month
We celebrate Native American Heritage Month in November because it is the traditional end of the year/harvest time and a time of thanksgiving for Native…
Indigenous Stories for Kids Part II
We shared Part I of our Indigenous Stories list in recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in October. Now, in November, we are sharing Part II…
Books in Translation
“Translation is that which transforms everything so that nothing changes.” – Günter Grass Reading books in translation is a bit like traveling and staying with…
Talking to Young Kids About Feelings
During October, which is Mental Health Awareness month, we wanted to share a list of picture books that could serve as conversation starters between parent…
New England Ghost Stories
That time of year is upon us when nights are longer, the trees are almost bare and leaves are being swept up by stronger winds.…