Listicles

The Pippa Park book series by Erin Yun captures the drama of middle school with themes of friendship, family, basketball, peer pressure, and Pippa’s Korean American identity. To celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, teachers and librarians can use the series along with our turnkey activities to discuss AAPI and Korean immigrant experiences through the lens of Pippa Park!

Women’s history is our history! We’ve picked out some of our favorite children’s books that uplift women’s stories—check them out,

It’s Black History Month! We celebrate Black History every February to honor the history and achievements of the Black community in America. We’ve picked out some of our favorite children’s books written by Black authors so that you can spend this month (and beyond!) reading wonderful stories by Black authors.

Happy Korean American Day! Today, we’re sharing some of our favorite children’s books written by Korean American authors! Read on to find the next book on your TBR list. 

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by getting to know some of our favorite children’s books by Hispanic-identifying authors for every age group. These incredible reads use and embrace a wide range of cultural traditions and nuanced language to shape their stories for kids. 

Happy June, everyone! It’s officially Pride Month! We think the best stories for kids are about inclusivity, community, and being yourself. We’ve picked out some excellent reads that highlight the experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community—all written by LGBTQIA+ authors. Check them out below!
 

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Celebrate by picking up some of our favorite reads written by AANPHI authors.

April is National Poetry Month! Check out four of our favorite reads for middle grade readers this month—these books are written in verse, meaning that unlike traditional novels, these stories take the form of poetry. Happy reading!

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15 and one way to celebrate is to read books written by Hispanic-identifying authors. To get you started, we've put together a list of books we recommend for various age ranges that teach kids the importance of language, culture, identity, and belonging. 

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate LGBTQ+ identity and raise awareness of issues faced by the community. In honor of Pride Month, we’ve picked some of our favorite middle grade books that highlight the diverse experiences within the LGBTQ+ community, written by authors who identify as LGBTQ+. 

Get to know these amazing stories about inclusivity and being your truest self. Happy Pride!