Christmas is just around the corner, and while I missed reading “A City Full of Santas” by Joanna Ho to my Grade 3 class this year, I...

Santa’s First Christmas” by Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith is here to sprinkle some festive magic on your bookshelf! This adorable story...

Winter Break Read: Courageous Conversations About Race by Glenn E. Singleton After hearing about this book at the NCTE conference, I knew...

I absolutely love books that celebrate name identity, and Joyful Song: A Naming Story by Lesléa Newman and Susan Gal is such a gem. It’s...

Mr. Shameer, this book is SO you!” My Grade 3 kids couldn’t stop giggling as we read I Want to Read All the Books by Debbie Ridpath Ohi...

The House Without Lights: A glowing celebration of joy, warmth, and home By Reem Faruqi and Nadia Alam
Reem Faruqi has done it again! Her...

Between Words: A Friendship Tale by Saki Tanaka has become a cherished book in both my home and my classroom. As a parent, I see my kids...

Book Review: Here & There by Thea Lu 🌊 I was so fortunate to snag a copy of Here & There by Thea Lu at the NCTE conference, and I can...

“Mama’s Roti” by Raakhee Mirchandani, illustrated by Shreya Gupta, is a heartfelt celebration of the rich traditions and cultural...

Some books find a way to your heart and stay there. A Map for Falasteen by Maysa Odeh, illustrated by Aliaa Betawi, is one of those...

Onjali Q. Raúf’s books have truly captured the hearts of my grade 3 class, sparking meaningful conversations about empathy and kindness....

“Hair Like Obama’s Hands Like Lebron’s” is a delightful and inspiring book that captivated my class of young readers. Its vibrant...

”The Ofrenda That We Built“by Jolene and Shaian Gutiérrez, with illustrations by Gabby Zapata, has become a beloved book in my classroom....

My Grade 3s are ready for a new adventure! 📚✨ Many years ago, Frindle was a staple read that filled my classroom with laughter and awe....

✨📚 Book Review: “Broom for Two” by Jennifer Maruno 📚✨ Looking for a fun, light-hearted Halloween read with zero spooks and lots of...

🎃 Book Review: “Scare School Diaries #1 : Welcome to Scare School” by Jarrett Lerner** 🎃 With Halloween just around the corner, I...

Sankofa: “A Culinary Story of Resilience and Belonging” by Eric Adjepong, illustrated by Lala Watkins, is a delightful journey through...

Diwali is around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a read-aloud session of “A Garland of Henna”? This beautiful...

Ending the school term with my favorite book of all time, “A Walk in the Woods.” This story beautifully navigates a young mind through...

Good Night Thoughts” is a delightful and heartwarming picture book that resonates deeply with both children and adults who have ever...