Posted on July 4, 2020 by lockehardy
Category: activism, Asian-American Experience, Girls Outdoors, Historical Figures, Independent Thought, LGBT, Own Voices, Self Expression, Social-Emotional Learning, Uncategorized, women in leadership, women in politicsTags: Community Involvement, community organizing, critical thinking, education, feminism, feminist, Grassroots, growing up, KaeLyn Rich, social change, social justice, social-emotional development, Social-Emotional Learning, sweets and social justice
Posted on June 15, 2020 by lockehardy
Written & Illustrated by: Jessie Sima For ages: 4-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: Siblings, Social-Emotional Learning, Ocean, Girls Outdoors, BIPOC Characters. Summary: This book is so cute, and really funny. Jules wants nothing more from this day at the beach than to impress her older sister with a sand… Continue Reading “Jules Vs. the Ocean”
Category: BIPOC, Family, Girls Outdoors, Social-Emotional Learning, UncategorizedTags: friendship, Girls Outdoors, ocean, sibling, social-emotional development
Posted on June 14, 2020 by lockehardy
Written by: Sarah S. Brannen Illustrated by: Lucia Soto Language: English Topics Covered: Family, LGBTQ, Interracial Marriage, LGBTQ Weddings, Social-Emotional Learning. Summary: This beautiful book is a relaunch of the original book published in 2008, but this time with human characters instead of guinea pigs! Chloe absolutely loves… Continue Reading “Uncle Bobby’s Wedding”
Posted on June 1, 2020 by lockehardy
I can’t imagine sharing a more beautiful or timely book than this one today. You Matter is a beautiful book that speaks directly to the listener’s heart. Addressing the reader in a humorous way, Christian Robinson manages to inspire a sense of belonging in… Continue Reading “You Matter”
Posted on May 22, 2020 by lockehardy
Written by: Nadia Sammurtok Illustrated by: Lenny Lishchenko For ages: 3 years and up Language: English & Inuktitut Topics Covered: Indigenous Voices, Family, Love, Comfort, Emotional Support, Social-Emotional Learning, Own Voices. Summary: In My Anaana’s Amautik is an incredibly sweet story that celebrates the calm and cozy emotional support… Continue Reading “In My Anaana’s Amautik”
Posted on May 12, 2020 by lockehardy
Written by: Alan Woo Illustrated by: Katty Maurey For ages: 4-7 years Language: English Topics Covered: History, Games, Friendship, Social-Emotional Learning, Moving, New School, Own Voices. Summary: It’s David’s first day at a brand new school and he’s feeling a little anxious about making friends. The book follows… Continue Reading “David Jumps In”
Posted on April 20, 2020 by lockehardy
Written by: Supriya Kelkar Illustrated by: Alea Marley For ages: 3-7 years Language: English Topics Covered: Social-Emotional Learning, POC-Centric Narratives, Sikhism, Global Community. Summary: We are so flattered to have been contacted by the fantastic @littlefeministbookclub about becoming a part of their influencer program and receiving an affiliate code! This… Continue Reading “The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh”
Posted on April 19, 2020 by lockehardy
Written by: Carmen Oliver Illustrated by: Katy Dockrill For ages: 4 years and up Language: English Topics Covered: Environmental Activism, Historic Figure, Social-Emotional Growth, Shyness, Environmental Protection, Nature, Natural World. Summary: This story is based on David Simon Jackson, a person who organized for the safety and preservation of a rare… Continue Reading “A Voice for the Spirit Bears: How One Boy Inspired Millions to Save a Rare Animal”
Category: activism, Community Involvement, Environmental Activism, Global Community, Historical Figures, Independent Thought, Pint-Sized Professor, Social-Emotional LearningTags: Carmen Oliver, David Simon Jackson, environment, Environmental Activism, environmental protection, Historical Figures, Independent Thought, Katy Dockrill, natural world, nature, social-emotional development, Social-Emotional Learning
Posted on April 17, 2020 by lockehardy
Written by: Loretta Garbutt Illustrated by: Carmen Mok For ages: 4-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: Family, Loss, Grief, Death, Intergenerational Relationships, Grandparents, Social-Emotional Learning. Summary: A Stopwatch from Grampa begins right as our main character’s grandfather has passed away, leaving them his stopwatch. Grampa used to time all… Continue Reading “A Stopwatch from Grampa”
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