“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?
Read MoreIt’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.
Read MoreTo 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.
Read MoreKevin Henke’s Caldecott-winning book is a classic that we’ll be reading for generations to come.
Read MoreSometimes I look at author-illustrator Sophie Blackhall’s farm in upstate New York, and I wonder if it’s the life I was supposed to have.
Read MoreThis delightful Easter book is a feminist classic.
Read MoreThe dumbest product in all of capitalism also might be its best. Boomfs are a fun and unique gift idea for tweens.
Read MoreI am so surprised that I have become the kind of person who uses oversized paper punches. But I’ll never go back.
Read MoreWhiskers Away on Netflix is a sweet and funny anime film about a lovestruck girl trying to impress a boy. It’s a lot like The Little Mermaid…except with cats!
Read More“Flashlight” by Lizi Boyd is a wordless picture book that comes alive with a story all its own. I found this book absolutely mesmerizing, as did my husband.
Read MoreAn ode to the most ubiquitous of all the four letter words, no not that one ya filthy animals. This beach book by Aaron Reynolds teaches children of all ages the beauty of a four letter word.
Read MoreCheck out my illustrations for this new children's book! The story, by debut author Mayra Hernandez, highlights cat Sterling's diligent efforts to become a dog like his big brother Rocky. This is a great picture book for big brothers!
Read MoreThe children’s book Knock, Knock by Daniel Beaty with illustrations by Bryan Collier is a devastating and beautiful story of heartbreak and hope. Its untidy, confusing world left my heart in pieces.
Read MoreIs 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.
Read MoreWe blindly grabbed names from a pot and reviewed some of the best shows on television.
Read MoreWhy do so many men in Florida have pet birds? This is a very important question that I fail to answer.
Read MoreMichael Rosen’s picture book explores grief in a way few books for adults seem to match.
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