This month's Author Spotlight is on Lucky Diaz, a prolific talent! He is a bilingual children's book author and a Grammy- and Emmy-winning musician and television personality. Lucky Diaz and Alisha Gaddis, his talented wife, make up Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band. If you haven't heard their music, what are you waiting for?!... Continue Reading →
Celebrating Reading With Children
Before reading Book Fiesta, I had never heard of Children's Book Day. A whole day devoted to celebrating reading with children? Yes please! This sounds like my kind of fiesta. Since 1996, Book Day/Children's Day is a time dedicated to sharing Book Joy (my new favorite term) with children. This reading-friendly holiday is featured in... Continue Reading →
National Unicorn Day: The Best Books About Unicorns
The Best Books About Unicorns for ages three and up: In my house we love unicorns. I mean, we LOVE them. They are everywhere from our clothes and our toy bins to our walls and our bookshelves. We love to celebrate the magic that is the kind and majestic Unicorn! If you are unicorn fans... Continue Reading →
The Best Picture Books About Creative Women
The Best Books about Creative Women. Women’s History Month isn’t complete without celebrating the major contributions of women to the arts, including dance, music, fashion, and architecture. The world would not be as beautiful a place without the work of these women! If you’ve already read the best picture books about inspiring women, here are... Continue Reading →
The Best Picture Books About Inspiring Women
Want to read the best picture books about Inspiring Women? Women's History Month is a good time to start putting a spotlight on courageous, creative, determined, and inspiring women that make our world a better place! There are so many special ways we can celebrate all of the enormous contributions of brilliant women, and reading... Continue Reading →