Deaf History Month, celebrated in April, recognizes the contributions and history of the Deaf community. The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) introduced Deaf History Month in 1997. Initially, it was from March 13 to April 15, recognizing key events in Deaf history. In 2022, the NAD changed the celebration to the full month of…
A Love of Stories No Matter What
Not everyone learns to read in the same way or easily or at the same age. Did you know that fifteen to twenty percent of all people have dyslexia which affects their ability to read, write, spell and sometimes speak? If you like books and stories, this can feel overwhelming. These books and stories share…
Filipino American History Month: Books for Kids
Did you know that Filipino American History Month celebrates when the first Filipinos arrived to the United States on October 18, 1587? Filipino Americans are the second-largest Asian-American group in the nation. Being one quarter Filipino, I loved learning more about Filipino culture with these titles from Filipino authors and illustrators. Kailani is determined to…
Deaf Awareness Month Reads for Kids
Did you know that Deaf Awareness Month is celebrated in September? Its purpose is to increase awareness of Deaf issues, people, culture and language. Additionally, the International Week of the Deaf is celebrated worldwide in the last week of September. If you ever thought American Sign Language (ASL) is a universal sign language, you might…
Knock, Knock! Who’s There? It’s April Fools’!
Laugh your way through these funny kids' books as you celebrate April Fools' Day!
Happy 125th Anniversary, Radium!
Celebrate the 125th anniversary of the discovery of radium and learn about Marie Curie with these books for kids!
Game, Set, Match! Billie Jean King and 50 Years of Progress
Tennis superstar Billie Jean King helped more girls to be able to play sports by defeating Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match 50 years ago.
Kids, Come to the Chicago World’s Fair!
Kids, travel back in time to 1893 at the Chicago World's Fair! Discover the ins and outs of venturing the "White City" with these books.
Look, It’s a Bird! Books for Kids
Kids, get ready for Audubon's Christmas Bird Count from December 14 to January 5 with these books all about birds and bird watching!
Happy Birthday, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley!
How does a story begin? Sometimes it unfolds with a dream as seen in the opening of Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein. Growing up, I got into trouble a lot for daydreaming. I was excited to discover that the author Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was just like me with imagining stories in her head. She also loved…
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