A Ramadan Night Author: Nadine Presley Illustrator: Asma Enayeh Published Summary: Celebrate the beginning of Ramadan with a young boy and his father in this nighttime sensory picture book that celebrates the wonder, excitement, and peace of the holiday! The call for prayer hugs tight the sky of Damascus on the first night of Ramadan. … Read more
“Teaching Dual Perspectives Through Adventure Stories” One of the quiet joys of writing for middle-grade readers is witnessing how fully they step into a story. Young readers don’t hover at the edges—they immerse themselves. They imagine what they would do, what choices they might make, and how differently those choices might turn out. This becomes … Read more
“Beyond “What’s Wrong?’: How the Stories in Our Classrooms Can Heal Fading Dreams” I think every parent and educator knows that moment. When a child comes home from school or retreats to a corner of the classroom, shoulders slumped, a silent storm brewing behind their eyes. You ask, “What’s wrong?” and the answer you get … Read more
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? For readers of all ages It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly blog hop we host which focuses on sharing what we’re reading. This Kid Lit version of IMWAYR focuses primarily on books marketed for kids and teens, but books for readers of all ages are shared. … Read more
“Bringing History to Life: Call of the Owl Woman–A Novel of Ancient Nasca” To better navigate a world where differences abound and yet everything is ultimately connected, we need tools like empathy, understanding, and respect for other beings. As a former teacher who has lived in many countries, and as the mother of bicultural children, … Read more
Giant Rays of Hope: Protecting Manta Rays to Safeguard the Sea Author: Patricia Newman Published October 1st, 2024 by Lerner Publishing Group Summary: Off the coast of Perú, gentle giants swim beneath the waves. Thanks to the work of Kerstin Forsberg, giant manta rays have become a symbol of hope for ocean conservation in the region. … Read more
Drawn Onward Author: Daniel Nayeri Illustrator: Matt Rockefeller Published October 8th, 2024 by HarperCollins Children’s Books Summary: In this enthralling and emotional palindrome picture book by Daniel Nayeri and Matt Rockefeller, a young boy grieving the loss of his mother embarks on a lushly fantastical adventure that illuminates what remains when our loved ones are … Read more
