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 →
I Am Me: Picture Books That Build Self-Esteem
Building confidence and self-esteem during preschool and kindergarten doesn't happen overnight, it's something some children need to keep talking about every day. The adults in kids lives can help them by encouraging them to make their own choices around clothing and activities, say positive affirmations or mantras about themselves, and by reading books together! Some... Continue Reading →
The Magic of The Magic School Bus
The Magic School Bus books and shows have been around for years, but if you haven't had a chance to explore them thoroughly, now is your chance! Click here for a deep dive into the Magic School Bus that I wrote about for Imagination Soup. If you are already a fan of all things Ms.... Continue Reading →