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Hispanic Heritage Month Collection

Books for Latinx + Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic American Heritage Month runs from September 15-October 15th. Join the celebration and share these books with young readers. Read More

The Value of a Vase by Author Michaela Maccoll

The historical fiction I write is supposed to be in the past. But I can’t read Twitter these days or watch the local news without seeing... Read More

4 Questions for Award-winning Children’s Book Author Claudia Friddell

For award-winning children’s author Claudia Friddell, the next best thing to time travel is discovering and sharing exciting real-life... Read More

Hippo Park Readaloud Starter Kit: Books and Activities

Dive into some fun with these activity pages from Hippo Park! Young readers in search of funny and unique picture books and graphic novels... Read More

Back To School Poetry Collection

6 Back to School Poetry Books

As your school-age learners jump back into the school year, help make the transition smoother and more fun with poetry! Read More

Back to School Brave

Back to School Brave! 6 Books to Help Kids Feel Ready for a New School Year

New teachers, new hallways, new classrooms—going back to school can be a little scary! A good book can help kids know that they are not alone when they have those... Read More

Summer Reading for Tweens

Summer Reading Picks for Tweens

Reading Recommendations from Astra Young Readers and Wordsong Editorial Director Rebecca Davis. Summer reading! It’s an ideal time to... Read More

Summer Reading 2022

Summer Reading 2022

8 weeks of fun books and free activities for kids—get the kids off the screens and make it a summer to remember! Read More

7 Creative Children’s Books All About Artists

Inspire your budding artist with these picture books about renowned art figures and their influence on the way we see the world... Read More

Picture Books about Outer Space

10 Stellar Children’s Book about Outer Space!

May the 4th be with you! As exciting as the Jedi Knights of Star Wars, as inspiring as Leia, and as thrilling as intergalactic battles—you'll be over the moon for these stellar picture books. Read More

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