Kids latch onto their favorites fast. Sometimes it’s a singer whose songs they won’t stop humming. Sometimes it’s an athlete they’ve only seen for five minutes on TV but have suddenly decided is their whole personality. The Littlest Fans series leans into that reality in a really lovely way, creating gentle, colorful introductions to public…
The Board book It’s Time for Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) by Lilibeth M. Jimenez is a colorful and heartfelt that cheerfully introduces young readers to the traditions of Día de los Muertos. Through the eyes of of a little girl named Meli, children follow along as she and her family prepare…
It’s Christmas, David! captures everything parents and kids love about the holiday season. It’s the excitement, the chaos, and those hilarious moments that come with trying to be “good” when it’s just so much fun to be a little bit naughty. In this festive board book, David is doing his best to stay on Santa’s…
The film Christy follows Christy Salter Martin (Sydney Sweeney), a young woman from small-town West Virginia who discovers her power through boxing and the price that comes with it. Under the guidance of her trainer-turned-husband Jim (Ben Foster), Christy rises fast in a male-dominated sport. But behind the gloves and glory, her life unravels under…
Reading the book Nobody’s Girl was one of the hardest experiences I’ve ever had with a memoir. It is triggering, devastating, and at times almost unbearable to get through. This is not because of the writing, but because of the unbearable truth it contains. Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s voice is raw, unfiltered, and achingly human and…
Moving is hard at any age, but for a middle grader, it can feel like the end of the world. Leaving behind friends, familiar places, and everything that feels safe can be overwhelming. Winging It by Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter perfectly captures that feeling of being uprooted and starting over somewhere completely…
As summer closes, many people change their home decor and pull out the cable knit blankets. As for us, we love watching movies and shows that welcome the season. If you’re craving supernatural scares or emotional storytelling, these fall movies to stream on Amazon Prime Video will set the perfect seasonal mood for your viewing…
Alan Gratz’s Refugee novel hit the bestseller list with it’s stories of children fleeing war torn countries. Scholastic will release a graphic novel adaptation of the novel later this year and we got a chance to review a copy. Read on for a spoiler-free review of Refugee by Alan Gratz with artwork by Syd Fini….
Need a new bedtime picture book for storytime? Scholastic Books has released Millie Fleur Saves the Night which encourages kids to discover how the darkness and night can be magical. read on for a spoiler0free review of the picture book Millie Fleur Saves the Night. Millie Fleur Saves the Night is the charming sequel to…
It’s rare to find a movie that can juggle adrenaline-fueled car chases, sharp comedic timing, and emotional depth, but Eenie Meanie comes close. Streaming on Hulu, Eenie Meanie is that solid end of summer action flick that Hulu seems to excel at, considering they also gave is the immaculate movie Prey. Read on on for…
