Klem-Mari Cajigas

In a former life, Klem-Marí was a Religious Studies scholar. She much prefers being the Family Literacy Coordinator for Bringing Books to Life! She wants you to read and share books with the children in your life, and for those children to see you to read as well. Originally from Puerto Rico, Klem-Marí also enjoys her cat, baking, yoga, and the works of Octavia Butler.

Latest Blog Posts

Cover of the picture book Animals Brag About Their Bottoms

Book Review: Animals Brag About Their Bottoms

Mon, 04/19/2021 - 12:00

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Klem-Mari Cajigas

Let’s face it: butts, buttocks, bottoms—whatever term you prefer—are funny. Cute animals are always a hit. Put them together, and you have a delightful picture book sure to make both kids and grownups smile. 

Book Cover of Nicky & Vera: A Quiet Hero of the Holocaust and the Children He Rescued

Book Review: Nicky & Vera

Tue, 03/16/2021 - 12:00

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Klem-Mari Cajigas

There are not many picture books about the Holocaust. Published earlier this year, Nicky & Vera: A Quiet Hero of the Holocaust and the Children He Rescued tells two intertwined stories. 

Book Cover of When We Are Kind by Monique Gray Smith

A Perfect Picture Book for Random Acts of Kindness Week

Tue, 01/12/2021 - 12:00

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Klem-Mari Cajigas

There are opportunities to be kind in small ways and big ways, every single day. A wonderful picture book by Monique Gray Smith shows us how. 

Brrrrr! Picture Books About Ice and Snow

Fri, 12/11/2020 - 12:00

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Klem-Mari Cajigas

The colder weather of January is the perfect time to cozy up to picture books about ice and snow!

Book Cover of Luci Soars by Lulu Delacre

Book Review: Luci Soars

Fri, 11/13/2020 - 12:00

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Klem-Mari Cajigas

 Luci Soars is the newest book by prolific author and illustrator Lulu Delacre. When you're different, it can seem like the whole world is against you. How can you rise above it? 