Only 27% of about 3700 children’s books published in 2018 featured a protagonist of color. That may be higher than the 11% seen a decade ago in 2009, but it still doesn’t meet the needs of the...
Category: Chapter Books
“Mom, what’s climate change?” This question from my middle son stopped me in my tracks. Truth is, I don’t know a whole lot about climate change. I know it’s real. I know it’s awful. But...
I've found that as my boys get older, they get a bit more selective about what they want to read. They're becoming young adults, and they want to read things that make them feel mature. And, of...
Our world has been shaped by the contributions of many great scientists over the centuries, both male and female. However, because of cultural biases, the contributions of women have not always been...
When the real world is too much to handle, books are one of my favorite ways to escape. And the ultimate escape is a good fantasy book, where the impossible happens and new surprises are around...
When I was a kid, I would've rather went to school in my underwear than talk to my parents about sex. It was a topic we just did not discuss. I've had three kids and I am still waiting for my...
