The 2024 release of INSIDE OUT 2 is the perfect time to explore books about feelings, and how to incorporate SEL (Social Emotional Learning) elements into your storytimes. There are...
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Pride 2024: New(ish) Titles! As we said in our Pride 2022 piece: we celebrate Pride all year. To help you celebrate Pride and our LGBTQIA2+ whānau, we offer some recent...
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List compiled by Anne Coppell (aka Auntie Anne). When Anne suggested a book list about imaginary friends I was immediately delighted! What a whimsical suggestion! And what a lovely way...
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Storytime Solidarity - and our friends - have been sharing books about Ramadan for a few years now. And, we're pleased to say, the number of quality books continues to...
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For the previous two years, we've challenged you to bring authentic Irish culture and heritage back to Saint Patrick's Day. This year, Ms. Christina shares Irish book joy, discovered on...
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A Note From Ms. Kate: In January many of us focus on self-improvement. The goals vary. Perhaps we want to change our bodies, get ourselves organized, or learn a new...
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Guest post by Tara, Teacher-Librarian: AllRepresentation Matters Bodies are Cool Representation Matters: Bodies are Cool!Representation Matters: Bodies are Cool!Representation Matters: Bodies are Cool! Solidarity Note: For folks in larger bodies...
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A Note From Ms. Kate: I have whānau (lifelong friends who are part of my chosen family) in Aotearoa (New Zealand) so I've had the pleasure of visiting twice. Both...
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This is an update and edit of our previous post: Picture Books to celebrate Jewish holidays. By Heidi Rabinowitz, The Book of Life. While Hanukkah is NOT a Jewish version...
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31 book recommendations for young readers to add to your holiday shopping list.By Tonya Abari It’s the most wonderful time of the year. If you’re into gift giving, I recommend...
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