The American Library Association (ALA) presented the top books, video and audio books (published or produced in 2019) for children and teens at the Midwinter Meeting Monday morning, January 27,... read more →
Does a book earn a thumbs-down if it makes a child cry? Perhaps book characters offer young readers a chance to feel seen and comforted by the thought “I’m not... read more →
Seize the upcoming Youth Media Awards as a chance to power up reading motivation for tweens! Tap into the buzz of suggested reads from thousands of children’s books published this year. The Corte... read more →
November provides families the platform to honor many cultures and traditions, including the important contributions to our nation by Native people. Declared as Native American Heritage Month, November hosts many opportunities to... read more →
Test your gender IQ: Your body determines your gender. True or False? This belief is false - gender identity can be different from the body we are assigned at birth.... read more →
Blending two vital themes: celebrating Latino Americans and girl empowerment, for this month (and every month!) From September 15 to October 15, the Library of Congress, National Archives and Records... read more →
September is Marin Comics Fest month! This is an ideal time to deliver justifiable commentary on graphic novels for kids. These visually-engaging literary works too often receive an unworthy rap.... read more →
The last weeks of summer can be charged with anticipation for families who have a child entering school for the first time or stepping up from preschool. MCFL's online parenting... read more →
Creativity is a learned skill, not an innate characteristic. Curiosity fuels cognitive functioning and compels the mind to flourish. In child development, stimulating creativity through playful exploration can have a... read more →