Tag: children’s books
Houston Pride: Events and Books to Celebrate
Updated June 2024
One of my favorite things about living in Houston is its widespread diversity. It is one of the most, if not the...
Black History Month: What We’re Reading
One of my students asked me, Why do we have to have a Black History Month? This could be a loaded question, but I...
10 Books to Read for Holocaust Remembrance Day
Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day, known as Yom Hashoah in Hebrew. It is a day to remember the more than six million lives lost...
The Best Books to Instill Kindness in Younger Kids
Updated February 2026
February is my favorite month of the year. My birthday is at the end of the month, Valentine’s Day {or my preference::...
Windows and Mirrors:: Why Diverse Children’s Literature is so Important
As I brainstormed ideas for what to share with you, my fellow in-the-trenches moms, an idea popped into my head. It was more like...
Introducing An Inclusive Children’s Book for Kids of All Abilities
Books are so important to our family. We love reading them together, and as my oldest has grown, his pre-bedtime reading has become such...
Books That Will Keep Our Kids Reading
I've already admitted my undying affliction--I mean, affection--for children's books. So even though I did read a handful of books for grown-ups this summer,...
True Confessions of a Children’s Book Lover
Can I start with a confession? I fully accept that you will judge me and probably roll your eyes or question my competancy. That's...