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10 Great Picture Books Celebrating Adoption & Multicultural Families

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There is nothing more affirming for a child than seeing himself somehow reflected in the books he reads. From becoming a big brother to learning how to share, little kids love to see the characters in their books—whether they are bears and…
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Latina Author & Poet Pat Mora Talks About Poetry for Children

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April marks two important celebrations for children’s literacy: National Poetry Month and Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros. Who better then, to speak about poetry and its importance in children’s literacy than author Pat Mora, who…
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6 Must-Read Books On Adoption

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Just weeks ago, my four year old son asked for a little sister. That question resulted in an interesting conversation, but there was probably a striking difference from what would have been talked about in most homes. You see, my little boy…
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Latina Author Meg Medina Talks About Her Latest Book

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Meg Medina is an award-winning author of Latino children’s literature. Her work includes the children’s picture book, Tía Isa Wants a Car, which won the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation Award, and her first young adult novel, The Girl Who Could…
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In Defense of Print Books!

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Traditionally printed books, like photo albums, are becoming a rare commodity. Yes, eBooks and digital storage seem to help us simplify and streamline. However, I dread the demise of print books, and I hope they’ll always have a place in…
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Kids Books for Presidents’ Day

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Each year, on the third Monday in February, our country celebrates Presidents’ Day. Though many educators focus on two presidents in particular—George Washington and Abraham Lincoln—the day serves as an opportunity to recognize the lives…
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The Immigrant Advantage

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For immigrants, living in the U.S. is a precious opportunity to learn about new cultures and their traditions. Beyond the struggle to adapt to a new language or certain values in the American culture, this is a welcoming country, a “melting…
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The Latino Children’s Literature Movement

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Last month, something happened that ignited a movement among a small group of Latinas. Motoko Rich, a writer for the New York Times, wrote an article sharing what so many of us Latina moms already knew: Our Latino children don’t have sufficient…
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Guadalupe Garcia McCall Retells Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’

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Young adult novelist Guadalupe Garcia McCall’s latest book, Summer of the Mariposas (Tu Books), is a retelling of Homer’s The Odyssey with a decidedly Latino twist. We had a chance to chat with McCall, whose debut young adult novel, Under…