So why are second languages so important? Because we want not only want the best education for our children, we also live in a diverse world of many, many unique languages. But, what can parents do when only 25% of U.S. elementary schools, public or private, offer any type of foreign language programs? Invest in some… Read More Two New English/French picture books for Kids #ReadYourWorld
I have to admit I feel a little weird using the word “badass.” But as harsh as it sounds, it is so…perfectly descriptive when talking about fierce and strong women. Much better than “hard butt” or “tuff keester,” dontchathink? Warrior women, women who are determined and brave, know that the Badass Path is not an… Read More 7 Badass Books for Warrior Women
Ever have one of those days weeks months when the Worry List is dominating your every waking moment? YUP…me too 🙁 It’s like my brain is on auto-replay and is determined to keep every worry or embarrassment alive and blooming in my brain. I want to just flip a switch and Shut.It.Off. I know me-and-only-me… Read More Reading While Adulting | Seven Steps to Inner Power
You may have noticed that, on Franticmommy, I focus on kids’ books A LOT. But I can assure you that is not all that I read. This summer, thanks to my new Pretty Little Garden, I’m committing to reading a book a week and it needs to be something that feeds MY brain. Basically, I’m Reading… Read More Reading While Adulting | Book Recommends that Encourage #MeTime
“Meet Taj Carter, the kind of kid who can have the time of his life just about anywhere. That is until his entire summer vacation disappears in the blink of an eye. Imagine going to bed on the first night of summer only to wake up the next morning and find out it’s the first day… Read More Time Tracers-The Stolen Summers #MKBSummerReading
Welcome to #DiverseKidLit ! Please join us in sharing your diverse children’s book links and resources, as well as visiting other links to find great suggestions and recommendations. With school ending soon, we are committed to squashing summer slide by offering parents #DiverseKidLit Linkup for Summer Reading. What Is #DiverseKidLit? Diverse Children’s Books is a book-sharing meme designed to… Read More Squash Summer Slide | A #DiverseKidLit Linkup for Summer Reading
This has been such a fun and amazing week for me with fun interviews and beautiful books crossing my desk. If I were a dog, I would certainly wag my tail! It got even better when my buddy and fellow kidlit author, Patricia Furstenburg reached out to me and asked if I’d be part of her blog… Read More As Good As Gold : As engaging as a tail wag #KidLit
A few years ago, the book, The Wander Society, really caught my attention. I think it spoke to my inner need to be free to roam. But even though this book really spoke to me, my inner Rational Mom kicked in and berated me for being silly enough to think I could randomly, pack up, leave… Read More A #SacredTravel book that captured my heart | Pilgrimage: A Modern Day Seeker’s Guide
Welcome to #DiverseKidLit ! Please join us in sharing your diverse children’s book links and resources, as well as visiting other links to find great suggestions and recommendations. What Is #DiverseKidLit? Diverse Children’s Books is a book-sharing meme designed to promote the reading and writing of children’s books that feature diverse characters. This community embraces all kinds of… Read More Multicultural Book Recommends! #DiverseKidLit Link-up for May
Even though Autism Awareness Month is drawing to a close, I am always on the lookout for quality children’s books about kids on the autism spectrum disorder and ones that encourage inclusively and empathy. Then I stumbled upon the Stewie BOOM! series from Christine Bronstein is geared towards both families and parents with special needs… Read More Stewie BOOM! and Princess Penelope: Handprints, Snowflakes, and Playdates #ReadYourWorld
I love books. Anyone that has been following this site for more than a day can tell that too. But things get really exciting and rewarding for me when I am able to interview thought leaders and innovators in the world of multicultural children’s books. Publisher, Philip Lee, is one of those thought leaders. Philip… Read More #FoodJustice | How Readers to Eaters is changing how kids eat (and read!)
Author Yvette Pais came across my radar during Multicultural Children’s Bool Day 2017. Since then, we’ve stayed in touch and I consider her one of my many “online buddies.” She is kind, gracious and crazy-talented. Created by Yvette and illustrator Ines Hüni, the purpose of this new book, titled ¿Qué pasa? Los an Animales de la… Read More ¿Qué Pasa? | Alphabetization in the Spanish Speaking World