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

Book Cover of "Let's Play Gonggi." Image contains two children, a boy and a girl, playing with plastic game pieces; boy uses game pieces to simulate goggles.

Book Review: Let's Play Gonggi

Tue, 10/03/2023 - 12:00

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Klem-Mari Cajigas

Many of us adults now look back on our decidedly low-tech childhood pastimes with fondness. Tap into this nostalgia with  Let's Play Gonggi, a picture book from Korea!     

A vertical shot of author Meg Medina, standing and wearing the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Medal. She wears glasses and has shoulder length straight brown hair. She is wearing a red sweater and black pants.

Books by National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Meg Medina

Tue, 09/05/2023 - 12:00

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Klem-Mari Cajigas

Meg Medina, the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, is coming to NPL! Get ready for her visit by reading one of her wonderful books! 

Libros escritos por la Embajadora Nacional para la Literatura Juvenil Meg Medina

Tue, 09/05/2023 - 12:00

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Klem-Mari Cajigas

¡Meg Medina, la Embajadora Nacional de Literatura Infantil, viene a NPL! Prepara para su visita leyendo uno de sus libros maravillosos! 

Image shows a baby panda wearing a blue t-shirt and goggles on his head. He is looking through a school backpack. The panda is on a red background, and the title, "Chu's First Day of School," is written in yellow letters.

Bringing Books to Life's Favorite Books for the First Day of School!

Tue, 08/01/2023 - 12:00

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Klem-Mari Cajigas

The first day of school can bring up all sorts of feelings for brand new Kindergarteners—and their parents. Picture books are always a great way to talk through big feelings. Here are some books Bringing Books to Life (BBTL) loves, perfect for sharing before the first day of school. 

Picture Books for the Fourth of July

Tue, 07/04/2023 - 12:00

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Klem-Mari Cajigas

The Fourth of July is a fitting day to reflect upon our country's history. These picture books help tell a honest, nuanced, and sensitive story of what the Fourth of July means to different people. 