Family, Community, and a Little Friendly Competition
Tales that transcend race and ethnicity.
Singer’s Musical Theatre Anthologies
The Singer’s Musical Theatre Anthologies are perfect to practice singing in the comfort of your own home. Volumes include all voice types, duets, specific songs selected for teens, and songs for children from the musical stage.
Black History Month Artful Biographies
This booklist celebrates the lives of African-American poets, artists, dancers and musicians. With each of these pictures books, children and their caregivers are given a glimpse into the lives and … Continued
El Deafo: A Graphic Novel for Children That Even Adults Will Enjoy
El Deafo by Cece Bell is one of the best children’s books I’ve ever read in my adult life.
Wish
Barbara O’Connor has masterfully crafted a wonderful story about a little girl in a troubled family with this heart racing novel Wish.
Wonderful Winter
What does winter feel like or taste like? What can you do when the weather is cold? Some people cannot wait for the snow to fall so that they can go snowboarding, sledding or skating while others fear trying to drive on the slippery roads.
New Shoes
I promptly read it. And cried.
Heroines of Horror
These horror books include strong female heroines who are smart to be fearful. Fear makes them cautious, but in some cases, they are not cautious enough.
Pittsburgh’s Black History in Baseball
Here we are, in the deepest part of winter. To my mind, that means it’s the perfect time to imagine that it’s a warm, sunny spring day, and I’m sitting … Continued
Science > Boredom
Get your curiosity on with some amazing (and amazingly simple) science experiments you can do at home!