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Q&A With Baptiste Paul and Jacqueline Alcántara, Climb On!

By Olivia Mules Today we’re pleased to welcome both Baptiste Paul and Jacqueline Alcántara to the WNDB blog to discuss their picture book Climb On!, out since March 8, 2022. Take a hike with …

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Jump at the Sun - Read Across America - Chicago Public Library Event 3.2.2022

Jump at the Sun is the "Read Across America" picture book for March 2022!!!! WOOP WOOP!!!!!!  Join me on 3/2 for a storytime and drawing activity with the #ChicagoPublic library to celebrate this amazing recognition :)

Event Link :

https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/621023b083d5a64100f5176f

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Pre-Launch for “Climb On!” Reading w/ Baptiste & the ELA area Public Library - 2.21.22

As a pre-launch to our forthcoming book, “Climb On!”, Baptiste and I will be doing a throw back reading of “The Field” in English AND Spanish, in addition to  our very first reading of “Climb On!”  We’re so excited to adventure in St. Lucia continues, from the soccer field to the Piton mountains, adventure awaits!

Join us, hosted by the Ela Area Public Library on Presidents Day! 2.21.22 10:30 AM!!! Free but registration required to get the zoom link!!

EVENT LINK:

https://eapl.libnet.info/event/5687818

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Hello, Pam Muñoz Ryan! I miss seeing you at conferences, in airports, and catching up over a meal. I’m grateful we’re together today on my b...

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23 beautiful kids' books to celebrate and honor Hispanic Heritage Month

Add these beautiful books to your diverse children's library.

YOUR MAMA included - thank you!!

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P&P Live! NoNieqa Ramos and Jacqueline Alcántara | YOUR MAMA

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YOUR MAMA - MOTHERS DAY READING!!!!!!

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Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston - Crowdcast

True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston, moderated by Charis Circle board chair, Susana Morris.

EVENT 3/ 27 - ALL AGES! Honoring the incredible Zora Neale Hurston and our book baby Jump at the Sun

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‘Your Mama,’ NoNieqa Ramos’ Literary Homage to Latinx Moms Everywhere

"Yo mama" was an inside joke many of us turned to for a good chuckle. And now, years later, many of us are on the other side of the joke. We're the mamas, and now some of those phrases have a whole new meaning, which is exactly what author NoNieqa Ramos is playing up in her new children's book called Your Mama, out on April 6th.

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Shared some process work from Your Mama on the amazing #7IMP blog  yesterday!!

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Children's and YA Books for Black History Month 2021

Black History Month is a way to honor and remember how far we have come in the march for racial justice and how much work remains to be done. In celebration of the many voices and stories the Black community has to offer, we've compiled a list of new books, both fiction and nonfiction, for young readers and aspiring advocates.

Fantastic list to keep us learning. Thanks to @publishersweekly for including #JumpAtTheSun !!!

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Listen to Freedom soupread loud by Zaria X GHailey !

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Join us for a special online edition of Second Saturday. This month we will feature some of the Best of the Best children's books from the previous year. We will be joined by a number of special guests including award winning Chicago native illustrators Cozbi A. Cabrera and Jacqueline Alcántara. Come along as we discover these amazing titles through story times and STEAM activities. Tune in for a fun and interactive experience! How to Attend Join in by watching on Facebook Live or check out our YouTube page.

Freedom Soup is Best of the Best! Event tomorrow at @chicagopubliclibrary !!!

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Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston

4TH STARRED REVIEW JUST IN!

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Kwame Alexander does a preview of "Your Mama" !!!

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Let’s Read Across America in January!

This month’s featured books encourage young readers to explore families and history.

Freedom Soup is the Read Across America Book of the Month!! Jan 2021!! Woop woop!!!

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Join us!!! Teachers bring your class, parents bring your kids, - everyone else just bring yo self!