Tuesday July 27, 2021
We can't believe how fast the summer has flown by! In only a few weeks we'll be counting down to school, and students will be heading to first days before we know it. To help get students and parents ready for this school year, we've put together a Back to School book list. We hope you enjoy!
Tuesday, July 13th, 2021
Alex Gino's debut novel was a hit from the start. With four starred reviews and a number of honors including a Stonewall Award and a Lambda Literary Award, both critics and readers loved the story of Melissa, a middle grade girl who was then named George. That book, of course, was George, which, since its release in 2015, has been a staple of LGBTQ+ reading lists, especially for young people. But, as Gino has explained, this iconic book of support for the trans community is not without its flaws.
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Though the event schedule for the National Cherry Festival has been greatly reduced this year, that doesn't mean there aren't still lots of things to do and see in the Grand Traverse area. We've assembled a few books and guides (for all ages!) that provide a little more insight into local history, architecture, wildlife, and more.
Thursday, June 24, 2021
In our article on Pride Flags, we shared a great selection of adult and YA books featuring LGBTQ+ stories and characters. Today, we're back with our Pride Month recommendations for kids' books!
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
First presented in 1967 and customarily announced in June, the Boston Globe–Horn Book Awards are among the most prestigious honors in the field of children’s and young adult literature. Check out the 2021 winners for Picture Book, Fiction and Poetry, and Nonfiction.
Thursday, June 17th, 2021
If you enjoyed The Legend of Sleeping Bear, you'll love these Up North picture books! Check out Rachel's recommendations for books featuring Northern Michigan's sights and stories.
Thursday, May 20th, 2021
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a celebration that encapsulates a huge range of cultures and traditions. Whether you're helping your young reader appreciate their own heritage or broadening their view of cultures other than their own, here are a few books to get you started!
Wednesday, May 19th, 2021
Father's Day is one month away! Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 20th, and take a minute to enjoy a story with your young readers to celebrate all the dads, grandpas, and other father-figures in our lives. Here are a few of our favorites!
Tuesday, May 4th, 2021
It's hard to believe, but summer vacation will be back in a little over a month! That means it's time to start stocking up your young readers' shelves to fend off summer boredom. For fans of graphic novels, there's a wealth of new releases coming up. Here are a few of our favorites to add to your preorder list!
Thursday, April 22nd, 2021
First celebrated more than 50 years ago as the environmentalism movement of the 70s was taking off, Earth Day was created as a way to channel public action into helping the environment. We've come a long way since then, thanks in large part to better education as a society as to how our actions and choices affect our planet, both now and into the future.
Today, we hope everyone takes the opportunity to appreciate the beautiful planet we call home, perhaps by exploring the great outdoors, sharing a story about nature with a young reader, or enjoying one yourself. To that end, we've assembled some of our favorite Earth and environment-centric books for readers of all ages. How will you celebrate Earth Day?
