May 2, 2025

Mother’s Day: 16 Picture Books by Black Authors

Mother’s Day is a day to honor, reflect, and celebrate. In Mama’s Library Summers (Cameron Kids, 2024) Melvina Noel and Daria Peoples recall fond memories of […]
March 10, 2025

15 Books for Harriet Tubman Day

“Slavery is the next thing to hell.” – Harriet Tubman In 1990, March 10 was declared Harriet Tubman Day. Tubman, born Araminta Ross in Dorchester County, […]
February 5, 2025

Is This Love?: 36 YA Romance Novels for Valentine’s Day

It’s the season for love! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. For teen readers and lovers of YA books, here’s a great list of romance […]
January 6, 2025

Happy Birthday, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.!

Every third Monday in January, the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr is observed and celebrated. It was a life of spirituality, service, […]