Empowering Reads for Kids: Dr. Anthony Manna | Loukas and the Game of Chance
Fantasy books have long been a favorite among middle schoolers. They provide an opportunity for kids to escape and be transported into a different world. Oftentimes, the main character is their age, someone with whom youngsters can identify as the magical hero. These...
Empowering Reads for Kids: Stenetta Anthony’s A Home for Sally | Dr. Jena Hinds’ The Little Brown Puppy with Big Paws
Special needs pets are among the most challenging for shelters and rescue groups to adopt out. These wonderful pets can often get overlooked by potential adoptive families. In fact, a recent survey reports that those pets can wait four times longer than average to be...
Empowering Reads for Kids: Matty Giuliano | My Name Is Musky!
Did you know that ferrets are so smart that they can learn their name and come when called? KidLit lover john Masiulionis joins Laura Cavanaugh to go inside the pages of Matty Giuliano’s My Name is Musky!, a heartwarming tale that shares the real-life story of a...
Empowering Reads for Kids: Crystal Bussell | The Cherry Larrys vs. Poison Berry
Most kids think that superheroes are larger-than-life characters with masks, capes, and superpowers. But by helping others in need, doing good, and living a life of purpose, we have the ability to become real-life superheroes KidLit lover John Masiulionis joins Laura...
Empowering Reads for Kids: Marla Huehmer’s The Big Move | Alison Paul Klakowicz’s Mommy’s Big, Red Monster Truck
Change in life is unavoidable and can be tough on people of all ages. But, it can be especially difficult for little ones. From moving to a new home, starting a new school, or welcoming a new sibling, children may need extra support coping with some of these big life...