In this episode, I talk with Diana Farid about her coming-of-age novel written in verse, Wave, set in 1980s Southern California about a Persian American girl.
Browsing: Books with Girl Characters
Tipani Walker and the Nightmare Knot is one of the best middle-grade adventures out there—don’t pick it up unless you have nothing else to do for the day.
In this episode, I talk with Emmy- and Tony Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth about her debut picture book What Will I Do with My Love Today?
Jackrabbit Jewel and the Longhorn Cattle Drive makes a great addition to a unit of study on American Folktales, or a fun read-aloud for Women’s History Month.
In this episode, I talk with Grammy-winning singer and daughter of reggae singers Bob and Rita Marley, Cedella Marley, about Marley and the Family Band!
In this episode, I talk with Jeanne Walker Harvey, the author of the stunning picture book biography Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas.
In anticipation of Women’s History Month in March, here are some recent picture books about revolutionary women to inspire the future and encourage young readers to see possibility.
New York Times bestselling author Eva Chen and illustrator Sophie Diao talk about their picture book I Am Golden, a moving ode to the immigrant experience.
Full of lessons about believing in yourself and your ideas, EAT BUGS, PROJECT STARTUP is a wonderful beginning to an exciting series of illustrated novels.
Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas is a beautiful and thought-provoking biography for young readers and artists to enjoy. Highly Recommended!