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fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
Parenting

Why Chasten Buttigieg wrote a new children's book about two dads that isn't about being different

fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
Parenting

Why Chasten Buttigieg wrote a new children's book about two dads that isn't about being different

from48 hills
3 days ago

Lil Miss Hot Mess: the queen who wouldn't stop reading - 48 hills

Like the rest of the slim little Mess-Dios picture books, Make Your Own Rainbow is participatory, with queens of all shapes and sizes, in wheelchairs and a variety of gender presentations.
SF LGBT
#illustration
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Uri Shulevitz, 89, Acclaimed Children's Book Author and Illustrator, Dies

Uri Shulevitz, a Holocaust survivor, transformed his experiences into acclaimed children's literature, winning prestigious awards throughout his career.
Arts
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

Illustrator of beloved children's book says 'it wasn't what the writer expected'

Helen Oxenbury's illustrations uniquely capture joyful childhood moments, showcased in her upcoming exhibition highlighting six decades of her artistic evolution.
Parenting
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Kids notice everything here's what one child sees 'Next to Me'

A joyful children's book about a child's journey home, observing the world around them with their parent.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Graphic design

Do What You Can: A New Kids' Book Shows How Even 'The Littlest Drop' Helps

NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Uri Shulevitz, 89, Acclaimed Children's Book Author and Illustrator, Dies

Uri Shulevitz, a Holocaust survivor, transformed his experiences into acclaimed children's literature, winning prestigious awards throughout his career.
Arts
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

Illustrator of beloved children's book says 'it wasn't what the writer expected'

Helen Oxenbury's illustrations uniquely capture joyful childhood moments, showcased in her upcoming exhibition highlighting six decades of her artistic evolution.
Parenting
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Kids notice everything here's what one child sees 'Next to Me'

A joyful children's book about a child's journey home, observing the world around them with their parent.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Graphic design

Do What You Can: A New Kids' Book Shows How Even 'The Littlest Drop' Helps

#education
NYC parents
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago

Julianne Moore says her children's book was removed from Pentagon-run schools

Julianne Moore's children's book 'Freckleface Strawberry' is under review by the Department of Defense but has not been banned.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Should Children's Literature Have Rules?

The intersection of education and entertainment in children's literature profoundly influences moral development and engagement with literature.
Miscellaneous
fromFuncheap
3 months ago

Story Time: Mamie Tape Fights to Go to School

Mamie Tape's struggle for access to public education highlights the ongoing fight for human rights and the importance of perseverance.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
New York City

Exclusive | NYC teacher caught swearing at student in anti-Trump classroom meltdown wrote children's book against prejudice

NYC parents
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago

Julianne Moore says her children's book was removed from Pentagon-run schools

Julianne Moore's children's book 'Freckleface Strawberry' is under review by the Department of Defense but has not been banned.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Should Children's Literature Have Rules?

The intersection of education and entertainment in children's literature profoundly influences moral development and engagement with literature.
Miscellaneous
fromFuncheap
3 months ago

Story Time: Mamie Tape Fights to Go to School

Mamie Tape's struggle for access to public education highlights the ongoing fight for human rights and the importance of perseverance.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
New York City

Exclusive | NYC teacher caught swearing at student in anti-Trump classroom meltdown wrote children's book against prejudice

fromWorldhistory
1 week ago

Cleopatra by Alexandra Stewart & Hannah Peck - illustration & Isabel Adomakoh Young & Bloomsbury Children's Books (Book Review)

Cleopatra: The Woman Behind the Stories is a well-researched, beautifully illustrated children's book that decodes the life of Egypt's last queen while dispelling enduring myths.
History
philosophy
fromWarpweftandway
1 week ago

New Book: Ngo, Unlocking the Treasury: Elementary Learning for Boys in Qing China

The book studies the significance of a Qing-era children's primer in shaping education and moral values in early Chinese education.
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Revealed: The secret meanings hidden in The Gruffalo

The Gruffalo tells a tale of a mouse encountering predators, but a new study reveals it also engages with complex political themes and meanings.
World politics
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

If You Can't Pass This Nostalgic "Goosebumps" Cover Quiz, You're Too Young To Be On The Internet

The Goosebumps series created by R.L. Stine has left a lasting impression on children from the 1990s to the early 2000s, giving them both thrill and nostalgia.
Books
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Kwame Alexander on Bringing the Free Spirit of Jazz to Young Viewers

Kwame Alexander's 'Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band' brings jazz to children through animation, continuing the legacy of its literary and musical roots.
#picture-books
SF parents
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Oakland author Mac Barnett picked to champion children's literature across the country

Mac Barnett has been appointed as the ninth National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, promoting the value of picture books.
SF parents
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Oakland author Mac Barnett picked to champion children's literature across the country

Mac Barnett has been appointed as the ninth National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, promoting the value of picture books.
fromKqed
1 month ago

Dave Eggers Writes Sequel to His Prize-Winning Children's Book

"I was sure The Eyes & the Impossible was a once in a lifetime book," Eggers' editor, Melanie Nolan said in a statement. "So I was very, very happy to be proven wrong when Dave hinted that Johannes and Bertrand had more adventures in store, and that opossums might somehow be involved."
Books
#world-book-day
London food
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

The incredible kids' costumes in south east London this World Book Day

World Book Day inspires children to engage with reading through creative costumes, celebrating both classic and modern characters.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Books

Ellen Coyne: 'Patrick O'Donovan and his cabinet colleagues are probably not overly keen to be the regime that priced Bluey out of Irish family living rooms'

London food
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

The incredible kids' costumes in south east London this World Book Day

World Book Day inspires children to engage with reading through creative costumes, celebrating both classic and modern characters.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Books

Ellen Coyne: 'Patrick O'Donovan and his cabinet colleagues are probably not overly keen to be the regime that priced Bluey out of Irish family living rooms'

#indigenous-culture
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

'Oliver and Amanda Pig' series author Jean Van Leeuwen dies at 87

The Great Cheese Conspiracy, which introduced young readers to a renegade mouse named Marvin the Magnificent, remains a beloved classic among children's literature.
US news
fromwww.times-series.co.uk
1 month ago

How a 'devastating' comment to a young actor inspired a book about confidence

Michael Obiora, once a child actor, drew inspiration from a teacher's harsh comment in school to pen his new children's book, Zee Zee the Humble Bee.
UK news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A young adult book tackles a tough topic: A teen coping with his dad's mental illness

It was frightening. I never knew which dad I was going to get. When I walked into the house from school, I dreaded going inside because I didn't know whether he was going to be angry or loving.
Parenting
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

10 Diverse Read-Aloud Books For Kids That Are Good Alternatives To Dr. Seuss

Dr. Seuss Enterprises halted publication of titles due to racist imagery, embracing diverse literature instead.
Retirement
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'A message for when I'm gone' - Pat Ingoldsby poem goes viral following his death aged 82

Pat Ingoldsby, a beloved author and poet, passed away, leaving behind a legacy celebrated through his humorous writing and contributions to children's literature.
#parenting
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Many Parents Think There's a "Right" Way to Introduce Religion to Your Kid. For Me, It Was Almost a Disaster.

Introducing the concept of God to young children can provoke anxiety in parents.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Many Parents Think There's a "Right" Way to Introduce Religion to Your Kid. For Me, It Was Almost a Disaster.

Introducing the concept of God to young children can provoke anxiety in parents.
#marissa-moss
Books
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago

Berkeley children's book publisher continues surviving in tough market

Independent children's book publishing is challenging but vital for storytelling that respects young readers' intelligence.
Marissa Moss focuses on quality and meaningful stories at Creston Books.
Books
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago

Berkeley children's book publisher continues surviving in tough market

Independent children's book publishing is challenging but vital for storytelling that respects young readers' intelligence.
Marissa Moss focuses on quality and meaningful stories at Creston Books.
OMG science
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

A Deep Dive Into the Mysterious Diverse Lives of Octopuses

Octopuses are captivating creatures with unique intelligence, as highlighted in Mark Leiren-Young's acclaimed book aimed at both kids and adults.
#julianne-moore
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Writing

Actor Julianne Moore Reacts With Shock to Trump Banning Her Children's Book From Schools

Julianne Moore's children's book was banned by the Trump administration, raising concerns over censorship related to gender ideology.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Julianne Moore in 'great shock' after book 'banned by Trump administration'

Julianne Moore expresses shock over the ban of her book 'Freckleface Strawberry' in schools under the Trump administration.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 months ago

Author Q&A: Leslie Barnard Booth on picture books, the natural world, and a pair of Oregon Book Award nominations * Oregon ArtsWatch

Children's book authors often publish more than one book in a year, so it's more likely to happen in that category. - Susan Moore, Literary Arts' director of programs for writers.
Writing
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Take a StoryWalk in Milpitas's Murphy Park

While walking down the path, children and families are encouraged to read and follow the story.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Dolly Parton's new children's book reveals what really matters to her at Christmas

I just love all the festivities. I turn on my Christmas lights the night of Thanksgiving. I just love family, friends, all the gatherings, and all the wonderful food that goes along with it as well.
Books
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Parents horrified by original 'Wicked' book - warning it's not for kids: 'They would be traumatized'

"This is a serious warning for parents and children who have loved the movie 'Wicked' - do not buy them the book. It is not a children's book. They are explicit scenes, they are heavily detailed and very adult themes."
Books
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Check out a new book at Saratoga's Kevin Moran Park

In a creative collaboration, the city of Saratoga, Friends of the Saratoga Libraries, and Santa Clara County Library District have launched an outdoor reading experience featuring "The Bugliest Bug," displayed along scenic paths.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Jamie Oliver apologises after his children's book is criticised for stereotyping' First Nations Australians

Jamie Oliver expressed deep regret for offending First Nations people, acknowledging the need for better consultation and promising to reflect on the criticism.
Writing
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