Enter to Win a Copy of ‘Book Fiesta’ by Pat Mora!
Commemorate Día de los niños/Día de los libros With Our May Book Giveaway Take a ride in a long submarine or fly away in a hot air balloon. Whatever you do, just be sure to bring your favorite book! Rafael López’s colorful illustrations perfectly complement Pat Mora’s lilting text in this delightful celebration of El [...]
10 Great Picture Books Celebrating Adoption & Multicultural Families
There is nothing more affirming for a child than seeing himself somehow reflected in the books he reads. From becoming a big brother to learning how to share, little kids love to see the characters in their books—whether they are bears and ducks or little boys and girls—face their same situations. For a child who [...]
Latina Author & Poet Pat Mora Talks About Poetry for Children
April marks two important celebrations for children’s literacy: National Poetry Month and Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros. Who better then, to speak about poetry and its importance in children’s literacy than author Pat Mora, who has not only published multiple poetry books for Latino children, but is also the founder of Día [...]
For International Book Day Help Kids Discover the Wonder of Books
The other day in a Spanish class I teach, my middle school students were researching countries. They had each chosen a different Latin American country and had to write a two-page report on it. I gave them a class period to work on research. One of my students told me he could not do research [...]
6 Must-Reads for Adoptive Parents
Just weeks ago, my four year old son asked for a little sister. That question resulted in an interesting conversation, but there was probably a striking difference from what would have been talked about in most homes. You see, my little boy didn’t just want to know where babies come from; he also wanted to [...]
7 Things You May Not Know About Hans Christian Andersen
It doesn’t matter about being born in a duckyard, as long as you are hatched from a swan’s egg. —The Ugly Duckling April 2 is Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday and is observed as International Children’s Book Day. On this day, Andersen’s life and work are celebrated around the world. Andersen’s stories laid the groundwork for [...]
Latina Author Meg Medina Talks About Her Latest Book
Meg Medina is an award-winning author of Latino children’s literature. Her work includes the children’s picture book, Tía Isa Wants a Car, which won the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation Award, and her first young adult novel, The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind. This month her latest book, Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass, [...]
5 Children’s Books to Celebrate Women’s History Month
Mamiverse is celebrating Women’s History Month with five children’s books that share the stories of five incredible Latinas who have left their mark on the world. Happy reading! My Name is Celia/Me llamo Celia: The Life of Celia Cruz/La Vida de Celia Cruz Written by Monica Brown • Illustrated by Raphael Lopez • Cooper Square [...]
In Defense of Print Books!
Traditionally printed books, like photo albums, are becoming a rare commodity. Yes, eBooks and digital storage seem to help us simplify and streamline. However, I dread the demise of print books, and I hope they’ll always have a place in our culture and lives. I’ll explain why. Fifteen years ago, I packed my belongings in [...]
What Dr. Seuss Teaches Our Kids
On March 2, 1904, Theodor Seuss Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, was born. The beloved author wrote and illustrated 44 books for children, including classics like The Cat in the Hat and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. His books are funny and entertaining, but they also teach enduring lessons to our kids—and to us, [...]
