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Seeking Personally Relevant SEL Books for Children and Teens
by Deidra Purvis, acquisitions editor for children and teens for Free Spirit Publishing Hello! My name is Deidra Purvis, and I’m pleased to introduce myself as the new acquisitions editor for children and teens at Free Spirit Publishing. I’m excited … Continue reading
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Tagged books for kids, books for teens, children’s books, picture books
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Libraries, Book Banning, and the Freedom to Read
By Amadee Ricketts, author of Gentle Hands and Other Sing-Along Songs for Social-Emotional Learning “When you erase the history/experience of one kid to ‘protect’ another, what you’re also saying is that there is one type of kid worth protecting.”—Author B. … Continue reading
Next Week! The 2022 Black Voices in Children’s Literature Writing Contest Opens
Big news! Now in its fourth year, the Black Voices in Children’s Literature writing contest is going national! Cosponsored by Free Spirit and Strive Publishing, the contest’s mission is to elevate authentic, culturally relevant children’s stories written by and about … Continue reading
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Tagged books, books for kids, children’s books, diversity, early childhood books, inclusiveness, picture books
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Summer Reading Series: SEL Books for Tweens and Teens
By Amadee Ricketts, author of Gentle Hands and Other Sing-Along Songs for Social-Emotional Learning Years ago, as a fairly new librarian, I offered a book club at the local juvenile detention center as part of an outreach program. It turned … Continue reading
Summer Reading Series: Books for Children About Nature, Adventure, and Imagination
By Mélina Mangal, author of Jayden’s Impossible Garden Summer is coming, and with it, more unscheduled time for reading and exploring new activities. For some kids, trying new things is exciting, and they enjoy immersing themselves in a new experience. … Continue reading