Cookies are some of my favorite treats (after cake and ice cream, of course!), especially if they are soft and warm! They are perfect on a very cold day in December feels like. December is also a month where some people celebrate different holidays–Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, etc. Some people may not celebrate any of those…
The leaves around where I live are definitely changing colors, because it’s officially fall! It’s gotten a lot cooler, and everyone is starting to wear their favorite sweaters and coats. It is my favorite season, because of the changing colors of my surroundings. Are the leaves changing where you live? If so, what colors do…
Growing up as a voracious reader, I never saw books about Filipino children or about the Philippines and rarely saw books about Asian people and their countries. Now, working as a children’s librarian, I notice that there has been an influx of children’s books that celebrate Asians and Pacific Islanders. America is a melting pot…
Moving to a new home can be intimidating, especially when it is to a completely different country. People around the world have various reasons why they have to leave their homes. From parents’ accepting new jobs to fleeing a war torn country, children who emigrate with their families is nothing new. I, Miss Cristina, am…
Before the arrival of Christopher Columbus, Native Americans have been establishing communities in what is now called as the United States of America. Numerous people from various tribes have experienced prejudice, genocide, and resettlement ever since the colonization of the Americas. It is important for readers of all ages to acknowledge their contribution to this…
For Read Woke this week, we are highlighting books about social injustices. It is very important that younger readers educate themselves with impactful books such as these to have an open dialogue among peers and adults about the injustices that people face around the world. It is never to late to stand up for what…
