Books make great holiday gifts. But paired with the perfect something? Well, then, that’s bound to result in bigger smiles. Here are some book pairings we recommend. SPRINGTIME STORKS: A MIGRATION LOVE STORY Katerina and Luka, two majestic, mated white storks, are migrating when Katerina falls from the sky, wounded by a hunter. Nearby, a […]
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Back to School: Here, There, and Everywhere
Author and school librarian Sara Holly Ackerman suggests back-to-school books with an around-the-world theme.
Writing Picture Books: Draft It in Free Verse First!
As a poet, I write in many forms, depending on what the subject matter calls for. But when something suddenly inspires me, and often in answer to a prompt submitted by a member of my writing group, my go-to is free verse. In fact, a prompt in my group inspired a poem that became my […]
Books That Help Kids Work Through Change
For all the practice we have with change, it amazes me that it can still be so tough. But for kids, it can be even harder to accept change. Whether that’s sleeping in a big kid bed, adjusting to a divorce, welcoming a new sibling, moving to a new home, or outgrowing their favorite shirt, […]
A Book By Any Other Name…
Author Stacy S. Jensen and Kidlit Works members discuss how titles for their picture books evolved.