Summer Reading with the Science Center – Kids
Carnegie Science Center Staff knows about SCIENCE, but they also know about books. Their staff shared some of their favorite books for kids with us, so we just HAD to … Continued
Best Books for Babies 2024
The Best Books for Babies Committee has been meeting annually since 2000 to select and celebrate excellent books for the very youngest listeners. That makes this the 25th list … Continued
Take a Father to School Day 2024
Pittsburgh Public Schools will be celebrating Take a Father to School Day on May 17th. This annual event invites students to bring a supportive male figure with them to school for the day. The theme this year is “Thriving Fathers: Enhancing Nutritional, Physical, and Mental Health.” Here are some books that celebrate fathers, uncles, and other positive male role models in children’s lives.
Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month! Recently, autism advocacy groups have been working to highlight acceptance over awareness. This post from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network explains it beautifully: “Acceptance and … Continued
Día 2024
Celebrate family, culture, and reading on Día. El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) occurs on April 30 and honors the work that families … Continued
Picture Books to Celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024
“When we’re talking about equity, diversity and inclusion, it looks like sharing of stories…” — Lessa Kanani’opua Pelayo-Lozada, current president of the American Library Association In 2024, Carnegie Library of … Continued
Arab American Heritage Month
April is National Arab American Heritage Month, during which we celebrate Arab American history, culture, language, heritage, and accomplishments. One way to celebrate is by reading one (or more!) children’s … Continued
Women’s Voices, Women’s Lives
March is Women’s History Month. It’s also when Pittsburgh Public Schools celebrate Literacy Week, March 4-8, 2024. This year’s theme is “A Celebration of Women Writers.” This list of … Continued
Cold Weather Cooking for Kids
With kids spending more time at home and less outside in the chilly weather, it’s a great time to whip up some delicious meals or bake some sweet treats together … Continued
Caldecott Awards 2024
There were a LOT of great picture books published in 2023. That means that the committee who chose the Caldecott Medal and Honor books had their work cut out for them.