Why we need libraries: Twitter claps back against a truly stupid op-ed

by Liz Gumbinner | Kids

It was only a week or so ago that I was reading Carolines article about 20 free summer activities for kids, and thinking how wonderful that there were so many mentions of various events at local libraries. And then this morning, I laughed as I stumbled upon a a poorly...

School librarian politely declines some Dr Seuss books from Melania Trump, Internet goes insane. | Thinking: Parent

by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Kids

Earlier this week, I was introduced to the story of Cambridge, MA librarian Liz Phipps Soeiro, who graciously and thoughtfully declined to accept a box of Dr. Seuss books sent to her by Melania Trump as they were to a number of other high-achieving schools. I admit my...

Drag Queen Story Hour. You know. For kids.

by Ellyn Exley Dvorkin | Entertainment + Media

There were times long ago when I eagerly participated in events like Wigstock and danced on the tables at The Abbey in West Hollywood on Drag Queen night. (And yes, you get thrown out for that.) But as a mom, these things have admittedly faded from my list of life...

8 tips to start now to help your kids avoid the summer slide. It’s coming.

by Kate Etue | Tips + Tricks

Summer break will be here in just a minute, but there are some things you can start planning now to help make sure your kids don’t hit the summer slide on their reading and math skills over the break. Research shows that most kids lose about two months’ of...

5 creative ways to organize your kids’ books in less than a weekend

by Lexi Petronis | Storage + Organization

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 needed...

TONS of free printable coloring pages from top libraries + museums…but hurry!

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

My printer is no stranger to the many free printable coloring pages it churns out for my kids, and if you know what I’m talking about, then joy of joys! You can currently get access to dozens and dozens of free printable coloring pages from top libraries,...

Adorably personalized library tote bags give kids one more reason not to lose those books.

by Stephanie Mayers | Fashion

As this crazy summer winds down I’m really looking forward to returning to our town’s library for after school hangs and rainy weekends. We’re there often, but no matter how hard we try to keep track of those borrowed books they tend to get lost in...

Read much and dream big with Isabella: Star Of The Story

by Shari | Books for Kids

I was a crazy obsessive reader as a child (still am), and I can still remember the absolute thrill of opening a new book and entering the new world of a story. So it was pure joy to relive that feeling with my daughter as we opened a new world together: the world of...

When you need your own personal children’s librarian

by Rita | Books for Adults

What happens when you need to find a book on heroes the night before your kid needs it for kindergarten?After you’ve exhausted our favorite children’s books, you can do what I did and check out the selections in What to Read When, by LitLife founder Pam...