Newbery Honor Book American Indian in Youth Literature Honor Book ★ “…an engrossing, exciting look into Iñupiaq culture…the power of community, kinship and celebrations.” -BookPage ★ “An authentic, beautiful Alaska Native tale” -School Library Journal Event Details: Monday, February 24, 2025 10:00 AM (Alaska Standard Time)… Read More

Join Bookelicious and Candlewick Press to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Because of Winn-Dixie with Newbery Medalist, author Kate DiCamillo! This is an exclusive one-time live virtual author event and your whole school is invited to attend! Register and receive: access to the event, plus five hardcover copies… Read More

Ribbon skirts are worn today not only as a symbol of cultural significance, but also as a beautiful fashion statement. While they mean different things to different Indigenous communities, ribbon skirts are broadly considered to symbolize culture and kinship, identity and resilience. In 2021, Deb Haaland wore a ribbon skirt when she was sworn in as the first Native American cabinet secretary of the Department of the Interior. In What Your Ribbon Skirt Means to Me: Deb Haaland’s Historic Inauguration written by Alexis Bunten (Aleut/Yup’ik) and illustrated by Nicole Neidhardt (Diné (Navajo) of the Kiiyaa'áanii Clan), we learn that the colors of the ribbons adorning Secretary Haaland’s skirt each had a special meaning – the red ribbon represented strawberries, the orange represented fire, yellow was for the sun, green was for grass, blue was for water and violet was for shells. To celebrate Native American Heritage Month in 2024, you can learn more about ribbon skirts, and other traditions and experiences of Indigenous Americans, through the books below: Read More

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month in 2024 by checking out the books on Jazzy’s new bookshelf! Read More

Each year, lots of families carve jack-o’-lanterns to celebrate Halloween. But did you know that the first jack-o’-lanterns were carved from turnips, not pumpkins? In Ireland and Scotland people hollowed out turnips and gave them creepy faces to celebrate the feast of All Hallows’ Eve. While getting ready to trick-or-treat, enjoy these books that explore other wonderful fall holidays: Read More

Get into the Halloween spirit by checking out Jazzy’s latest bookshelf for 2024! Interested in more books about holidays and celebrations? Check them out here. Read More

Celebrate World Inclusion Day 2024 with these wonderful stories about honoring and embracing the things that make us different, and help create a kinder, more inclusive world! Read More

The world’s population includes 2 billion children aged 0-14. These children live in 195 different countries, speak more than 7,000 languages, and represent hundreds of different ethnicities. In celebration of World Inclusion Day 2024, enjoy these stories about children whose race, gender, abilities or experiences might differ from yours! Read More

“It’s hard to imagine a more appealing picture book for introducing young children to the varied landscapes and wild animals of Alaska.” –Booklist, starred review Event Details: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 10:00 AM (Alaska Standard Time) Recommended for Grades K-3 Five shiny… Read More

In honor of National Hispanic & Latín Heritage Month 2024, learn more about Frida Kahlo, the brilliant Mexican artist who painted at Casa Azul in Who Was Her Own Work of Art?: Frida Kahlo, and explore other wonderful books that celebrate Hispanic and Latín heritage. Read More