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We learn an incredible amount about our world by learning the stories of others. Reading about someone else’s journey and experiences teaches us a great deal; informing us about their ...
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Kids will learn very little about Frida Kahlo but it’s still a lovely introductory biography book. Christo and Jeanne-Claude Wrap the World The Story of Two Groundbreaking Environmental Artists ...
In honor of Black History Month — but best read all year round — here are some of my favorite recent children’s biographies of famous Black LGBTQ+ Americans. Brand new is the superb “Jimmy's Rhythm & ...
A new children's picture book introduces little kids to a big topic. UNIDENTIFIED CHILD: (Reading) "This Book Is Banned" - words by Raj Haldar, pictures by Julia Patton.
The new Lady Gaga Little Golden Book biography is written by Michael Joosten, an LGBTQ advocate and best-selling children’s book author (we’ve bought his 2019 board book, “My Two Dads and Me ...
"Tony Bennett: A Little Golden Book Biography" is a 24-page picture book about the late singer's career highlights, from his early days to Lady Gaga. Plus Icon Film Plus Icon TV ...
Here are 10 kids' books NPR staff and critics loved this year If you've found yourself reading the same picture book over and over (and over and over) to a small but determined audience we see you ...
Book Review: A new biography goes long and deep on the rise and fall of rock band Talking Heads Summer books 2025: Get lost in spiritual or just plain weird books Literary pick for week of June 15 ...
I love that more and more LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ books are not just “about” being LGBTQ+, but instead show LGBTQ+ people in the fullness of our lives. The downside is that sometimes these books can be ...