As a children’s librarian, I believe the more children of all backgrounds see themselves represented positively in books and in everyday situations, the more confident and accepted they will feel.
For those children that struggle to enjoy reading, comics, and especially graphic novels, are a great solution. They tell a complete story, have developed characters, and combine visual cues with written words to add more emotional depth. Here are six great new choices out recently.
As a librarian (and mom), I’m often asked for book recommendations for kids who love Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Luckily there are many great ones for kids.
Have child or teen suffering from anxiety? A children’s librarian shares with us the books she recommends to parents and that may help.
For Thanksgiving books, we prefer to focus on gratitude, inclusion, and kindness, as well as sharing positive information from Native Americans themselves that accurately reflect their culture, history, and continued strength in the face of adversity.
