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

Picture Books About Jobs, Occupations, and Labor

Tue, 09/03/2024 - 12:00

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Klem-Mari Cajigas

Labor Day is more than just a day off.  Picture books offer great opportunities to discuss the history of the U.S. labor movement, and the contributions of all kinds of workers. 

Picture Books Featuring Interfaith and Multiracial Families

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 12:00

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Klem-Mari Cajigas

Ever increasing numbers of us identify as multiracial, or come from families with diverse religious backgrounds. Check out these picture books featuring multiracial and interfaith families! 

Children reading books that partially obscure their faces.

Writers for Adults Write for Kids

Fri, 06/21/2024 - 12:00

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Klem-Mari Cajigas

Writing books for adults and writing books for children are two very different things.  Yet some writers for adults have also written for kids! Learn about picture book titles written by some of the titans of literature.   

Summer Reading Challenge in Full Effect!

Tue, 06/11/2024 - 12:00

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Klem-Mari Cajigas

This will be a blog post about Summer Reading Challenge. 

Book cover of La La La by Kate DiCamillo. Image includes a young dark haired girl singing "la la la."

Experience Wishing Chair's Newest Show, "La La La: A Story of Hope"

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 12:00

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Klem-Mari Cajigas

Come experience La La La: A Story of Hope, a brand-new puppet show by Wishing Chair Productions and based on a beautiful picture book written by 2023 Nashville Public Library Literary Award honoree Kate DiCamillo! 