Once in awhile, a children's book comes along that's equal parts timely and and classic, and that's just how I'd describe the We are Shining , penned by the late poet laureate and Pulitzer Prize winner, Gwendolyn Brooks. It's filled with…
One of the best ways our kids can learn empathy and celebrate diversity is to see the myriad of ways different people live their lives all around the world. Which is why I am loving the brand-new children's book, This Is How We Do It , b…
In the age of "alternative facts," it's no surprise that classic dystopian novels, which encourage readers to take a critical look at things, are dominating bestseller lists right now. While dystopian literature has always been popular w…
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Having "the talk" means something different to different families. Your mind may automatically go to the birds and the bees. But for thousands of Black families, it refers to essential conversations they're having with their children -- …
One of my very favorite teacher gifts is here! The 2017 Children's Book Week poster , and all the fun accompanying gifts. Each year, this is one of my go-to gifts for the special teachers or librarians who have fostered a love of reading…
The brand new children's book, Atlas of Miniature Adventures is the most charming, wonderful, travel-meets-trivia book . Author Emily Hawkins and illustrator Lucy Letherland sure know how get even the most cynical, " can't we just stay o…
We're all about women in STEM here at CMP, so I was stoked to discover Launch Ladies , a new children's board book celebrating the inspiring women who've pioneered in the field of space exploration but may not be household names like the…
This is a sponsored message from Candlewick Press If your kids adore the charm and fun of the beloved Maisy series of books, they'll be thrilled with the brand new Hooray for Birds! , an irresistible new children's book just out from aut…
I've got good news and bad news. The good news is that you can totally write a book. You don't need otherworldly talent (though you do need some talent); you don't need an MFA you promised yourself you'd get but never did; you don't even…
A few years ago, R.J. Palacio gave the world Wonder , a middle reader book that we here at Cool Mom Picks believe should be mandatory reading for all children and their parents, which is why we named it among our best children's books of…
In honor of Women's History Month, we've been sharing so many ways to help get our kids excited about historic female heroes both past and present. It made me think to take some time this past weekend to browse through my bookshelf and p…
It's no surprise that She Persisted is now the title of an upcoming book about history-making American women. What's more interesting though, is that it's a book written for children, by none other than Chelsea Clinton. The phrase has ce…
This is a sponsored message from Candlewick Press For a not-your-average bedtime story that will keep the whole family entertained, you'll love Triangle , the newest book from New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Caldecott-w…
It's always a strange and complex feeling to feel the loss of someone you've never actually met, but that's just what I feel right now, learning of today's passing of author and mom of three, Amy Krouse Rosenthal . This is one woman who …
Considering geeks now rule the world -- or at least the box office -- we've rounded up tons of adorably geeky baby names for parents who want a baby name that reflects a love for Doctor Who, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, and …
My girls and I love graphic novels , especially when they feature strong female role models, which is why I’m so excited about the Femme Magnifique Kickstarter project , fundraising now. This hardcover anthology of comics will feature 30…
Looking for a good book to read this winter? This classic novels scratch-off poster chart at Pop Chart Lab has your next 100 book recommendations for you, with the most satisfying check-off list ever. This framed art poster has 100 class…
When my kids were little, their book collections were small and manageable. But as they grew, so did the mounds of books. It wasn't long before their libraries turned into massive piles that made it challenging to find the one book they …
Well, this isn't something we get to share everyday: A new, never-before-published Mark Twain story will be released this fall. (Can you hear us cheering from here?) The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine is a fairy tale that Twain left …
This week, I am under the impression, for some reason, that lots of folks are searching for information on Frederick Douglass: Who was Frederick Douglass? What did he do that was so important? How did he earn a place in the new Smithsoni…
My kids love checking in with the news to see if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow every year on Groundhog Day (SPOILER ALERT: there will be six more weeks of winter this year), and so the new book A Greyhound, a Groundhog by Emily Jenki…
Today marks not only the beginning of Black History Month, but the birthday of the beloved, brilliant, prescient poet Langston Hughes, who would have been 114 today. As with all essential writers throughout history, his words live on lon…
I'm a child of an immigrant. And so I jumped at the chance to put together a list of some of my favorite children's books about the immigrant experience. I know first-hand just how difficult it is for someone to get to America for a bett…