Take a peek behind the creative curtain with illustrator Anoosha Syed and find out what inspires her, where she goes to be productive, and how she combats artist’s block. The C.R.E.A.T.E. series explores creativity with children’s book authors and illustrators.
Jeanette Bradley: Tuesday, November 19th
Author Jeanette Bradley discusses board book trends, a nonfiction book to inspire letter-writing, and new comics coming our way.
Jumbies-Inspired Upcycled Masks
Upcycle egg cartons and odds and ends from your art supplies to create your own masks. Perfect for readers’ theater, independent play, or decorating a book display – make your masks colorful, creepy, or anything in between!
Tara Lazar: Tuesday, October 15th
Author Tara Lazar discusses three new World War II books for young readers, two mythology-based middle grade fantasies, a favorite Dr. Seuss story coming to Netflix in November, & Nic Stone’s new tattoo.
C.R.E.A.T.E. with Adam Rubin
Take a peek behind the creative curtain with author Adam Rubin and find out what inspires him, where he goes to write, and how he combats his arch enemy: procrastination. The C.R.E.A.T.E. series explores creativity with children’s book authors and illustrators.
Mini Book Snacks For Your Book Club Menu
Whether you’re planning a book club menu for tweens, introducing kindergarteners to the library, or hosting a book-themed birthday party, these mini book snacks are edible works of literary brilliance!
The Most Powerful Way To Instill – And Keep – A Love of Reading
The most important thing you can do to instill and maintain a love of reading in your kids is to MODEL a positive relationship with reading. Here we share 10 simple ways to model a love of reading for your family and get started raising readers.
Trailer Premiere: The Lost Picnic
B.B. Cronin joins us to debut the trailer for his new picture book, The Lost Picnic!
All The Wonders: Our First Birthday!
Happy First Birthday to us!
Mike Curato's Design Process for Worm Loves Worm
Illustrator Mike Curato shares the sketches and character designs that ultimately became the lovable, squirmy inhabitants of WORM LOVES WORM.