“The Party” by Jamaica Kincaid is one of the most unusual and most powerful children’s books I have read in a long time. But what is it about?

Kids, GrownupsKate TevesAugust 30, 2023picture books, blog, recommendationsComment

Hot Dawwwg! Somebody Should Give This Book The Caldecott Medal.

It’s not very often that you can experience art without any preconceptions from awards or reviews. I experienced the pure joy of Doug Salati’s “Hot Dog” without having any idea that it had won the 2023 Caldecott Medal.

Kids, GrownupsKate TevesAugust 27, 2023blog, writing, picture books, recommendationsComment

The Untethered Transcendence of John Lennon Illustrated

To read Jean Jullien’s illustrated children’s book of “Imagine” is to achieve the kind of transcendent, dismantled experience that John Lennon depicted in his iconic song.

Grownups, KidsKate TevesAugust 1, 2023blog, recommendations, childrens books, picture booksComment

About Nantucket's Cobblestones

In the name of progress, the people of Nantucket once almost paved their famous cobblestone streets.

NantucketKate TevesMarch 19, 2023blog, notesComment

Children's Book Advent Calendar

I made an easy DIY advent calendar out of children’s books from my local library, and now I’ll read a new book every day until Christmas.

KidsKate TevesNovember 25, 2022activities, holidays, Christmas, blogComment

Stand Up For Disney. But Not The Way You Think.

Is Mulan racist? The live action film has been criticized for being offensive, Orientalist, essentialist, and more. As a former anthropologist, I have to wonder if it’s Disney we should be blaming.

Grownups, Kids, TweensKate TevesMarch 15, 2021blog, recommendationsComment