Native American Picture Books for All Year Long

November is National American Indian Heritage Month, which celebrates the culture, history, heritage, and contributions of Native peoples to the formation and growth of the United States. To celebrate, I gathered five facts about this celebration and made a list of picture books to read this month and all year long. Five Facts about Native American History Month A Senecan Indian, Dr. Arthur C. Parker, … Continue reading Native American Picture Books for All Year Long

Yolimari GarciaNovember 23, 2021February 11, 20226 Comments

Children's Book Reviews

Picture Books about Kids with STEAM Superpowers

Children’s Book Week is here! Children’s Book Week is an annual national literary event that has celebrated children’s books since 1919. Bookworms, publishers, libraries, schools, and bookstores celebrate Children’s Book Week with activities, events, and promotions. This year’s slogan is Reading is a Superpower, encouraging children and teenagers to discover their abilities (superpowers) and employing them for the benefit of society. Following this year’s theme, … Continue reading Picture Books about Kids with STEAM Superpowers

Yolimari GarciaNovember 8, 2021February 11, 2022Leave a comment

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Fall Picture Books

The Fall season is here! Autumn is one of my favorite times of the year. I grew up in Puerto Rico, a Caribbean island where there is no Fall season. I moved to Germany when I was 23 years old and experienced Fall for the first time there. Autumn is enchanting in Germany, so I fell in love with the colors of the trees, the … Continue reading Fall Picture Books

Yolimari GarciaOctober 13, 2021December 14, 2021Leave a comment

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Halloween Picture Books

The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky (The Food Group) by Jory John It is Halloween, Mr. Seed’s favorite holiday! But Mr. Seed is in a baaaaaad mood. Halloween is not the same this year. He and his friends are older, and he worries about competing with their costumes. So, he has not decided on one yet. Postponing Halloween till tomorrow … Continue reading Halloween Picture Books

Yolimari GarciaOctober 1, 2021December 14, 2021Leave a comment

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Hispanic Picture Books for All Year Long

National Hispanic Heritage Month takes place between September 15 and October 15 of every year to commemorate the cultures, achievements, contributions of Hispanics/Latinos/Latinx in the United States. Articles, activities, festivals, promotions, exhibitions, and much more focus on the Hispanic population during this month. As a Hispanic, I am all for celebrating this month. However, I firmly believe that we should celebrate Hispanics all year long … Continue reading Hispanic Picture Books for All Year Long

Yolimari GarciaSeptember 22, 2021March 25, 20221 Comment

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Picture Books About the Significance of Names

The first thing a child learns about their identity is their name. When a child starts to socialize, the first question they get asked is what is their name. The first word a child learns to spell is likely their name. It’s essential for children to know the significance of names, as these are the foundation of identity. A name has origin and meaning, and … Continue reading Picture Books About the Significance of Names

Yolimari GarciaSeptember 17, 2021September 22, 2021Leave a comment