Q&A with Sitting Shiva author Erin Silver
The book isn’t just about how one culture deals with loss, it’s also about the power of community and the beauty of tradition.
Author Robin Stevenson and the Ongoing Fight for Abortion Rights
Author Robin Stevenson has taken to social media to share the importance of abortion as a human right. “Abortion is health care, and should not be treated differently than any other part of our health care system,” she says.
Interview with Rachel Page, Senior Book Designer at Orca
Who’s Looking? is a nonfiction picture book written by Carol Matas and illustrated by Cornelia Li. It tells the story of a young girl and her baby sister’s outdoor adventures overseen by local wildlife. The way the animals and insects view the girls is very different from how the girls see each other. The art reflects the world as viewed by the animals, along with the text explaining some science behind each animal’s unique type of vision.
4 Books That Make Kids Think
Take your kids from readers to leaders with books that teach them how to ask questions and think critically! These books inspire thinking rather than memorizing, and help children to connect ideas to actions.
Guest Post: Julia Kyi
In this guest post, teen author Julia Kyi shares the inspiration behind Better Connected and the experience of writing a book with her mother, Tanya Lloyd Kyi.
Books for Pride Month
June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate and elevate LGBTQ+ kids! Is your reading library bursting with pride? Keep reading for recommendations for every age.