Celebrate Autumn with These Fun & Festive Fall Books for Kids
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Celebrate Autumn with These Fun & Festive Fall Books for Kids

Fall. For many people, it is the perfect season: a respite between the heat of summer and the chill of winter when nature puts on one of her most colorful shows. Happily, there are some wonderful children’s books that celebrate fall and give you the opportunity, whether or not you live where fall is a blaze where fall is a more subtle experience, to talk with your child about autumn delights. 

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Best Picture Books Start the School Year Right
Chrysta Naron Chrysta Naron

Best Picture Books Start the School Year Right

The sound of new zippers rings out and the smell of sharpened pencils fills the air. It’s back to school! Whatever the situation, these picture books about starting school are sure to help guide your child into a less-stressed and happier beginning to the school year.

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Pride Month: Embracing and Advocating for Diversity in Early Childhood Literacy
Johnathan Salinas Johnathan Salinas

Pride Month: Embracing and Advocating for Diversity in Early Childhood Literacy

Pride Month celebrates the LGBTQ+ community's history and achievements, providing a vital opportunity to introduce diverse stories to young learners. Reflecting on his experience as an openly LGBTQ+ Latino educator, Board Member Johnathan Salinas highlights the importance of inclusive literature in early education. Despite challenges in accessing diverse books, especially in certain states, supporting culturally relevant and LGBTQ+ inclusive materials is essential for fostering acceptance and understanding in our classrooms.

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