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Book Review: My Uncle is Coming Tomorrow/Mañana viene mi tío

Tue, 01/10/2023 - 12:00

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Through simple premises, picture books can serve as the starting point for nuanced conversations on complex topics. My Uncle is Coming Tomorrow/Mañana viene mi tío is a very simple book that addresses the forced disappearance of citizens by repressive governments.

Book cover of When Dad Was Away by Liz Weir. Cover includes redheaded girl reading a book with a green cover against a yellow background.

Picture Books About Incarceration

Tue, 12/06/2022 - 12:00

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Klem-Mari Cajigas

December is a time of holiday celebrations for many families. For families with a parent currently incarcerated, however, the reality is very different. Picture books about incarceration can help children and parents talk about a complex topic that affects millions of children and families in the Un

Book cover illustration which includes three Wampanoag figures and a fox

A New Look at Thanksgiving Using Children's Literature

Tue, 11/01/2022 - 12:00

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Klem-Mari Cajigas

Many of us are gearing up to celebrate Thanksgiving at the end of the month. But how do teach what is actually a complicated story of conflict and colonization? Learn about books from our collection and online resources that can help us teach a more accurate history.

Picture of Children's Book Author and Illustrator Thao Lam. She is a Vietnamese Canadian woman, with long brown hair and sideswept bangs. She is wearing a scarf tucked into a seemingly very light gray coat.

Get to Know Children's Book Author and Illustrator Thao Lam

Tue, 10/04/2022 - 12:00

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Klem-Mari Cajigas

Often working in a collage style, Thao Lam is the creator of several funny, touching, and thought-provoking picture books that tell stories true to her life and experiences. 

Cover of Bravo!: Poems About Brave Hispanics by Margarite Engle

Picture Book Biographies for Hispanic Heritage Month

Tue, 09/06/2022 - 12:00

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Klem-Mari Cajigas

During Hispanic Heritage Month we intentionally recognize the many contributions made by persons of Latin American, Hispanic, and Latina/o descent to every part of U.S. American life. Check out these picture book biographies about Hispanic and Latino trailblazers, strivers, and justice seekers.