Best Books for Storytime
Storytime is a staple of teachers and librarians: gathering kiddos at the rug, welcoming them by name with a song or rhyme, opening a book, and inviting them to explore a new world. We've gathered a few of our upcoming picture books that we know will make for the perfect storytime read! Check out more information on each book below and download our storytime guide for activities to do before and after reading.
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My Thoughts Have Wings: Author Guest Post by Maggie Smith
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Maggie Smith, poet and author of My Thoughts Have Wings sat down to talk about anxiety, especially in our youngest readers, and how to soothe anxious thoughts at bedtime and all the time. 
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Shake Up Your Celebrations: Three Kings Day
Three Kings Day is celebrated on January 6, the 12th day following Christmas. It commemorates the day the three wise men, sometimes referred to as Kings or Magi, came to visit the newly born Jesus and bring him gifts. This holiday, also known as the Epiphany, is celebrated in many different countries and cultures throughout the world with food and gifts.
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Behind the Book: I'm From
Learn all the small details and everyday moments that make up our protagonist's community in I'm From, by debut picture book author Gary R. Gray Jr., illustrated by Caldecottt Honoree Oge Mora. Read on to watch the book trailer, see...
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Shake Up Your Storytime
Storytime is a staple of teachers and librarians: gathering kiddos at the rug, welcoming them by name with a song or rhyme, opening a book, and inviting them to explore a new world. We're looking forward to helping you plan...
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Shake Up Your Celebrations: Juneteenth
Shake Up Your Celebrations is a campaign that highlights books featuring a variety of holidays, traditions, and celebrations. Many of these holidays are underrepresented in classroom and library programming, which often centers around Christmas and other Christian holidays. Learn more...
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Shake Up Your Celebrations: Ramadan
Shake Up Your Celebrations is a campaign that highlights books featuring a variety of holidays, traditions, and celebrations. Many of these holidays are underrepresented in classroom and library programming, which often centers around Christmas and other Christian holidays. Learn more...
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