Take a step back in time to the late 1960s. Life for young people in this era was simple, unassuming, and very different than it is for young people today. Without all the techno-gadgets of the twenty-first century, and without even a TV for many...

Ella McBella in the Dark, written by Laura Pells and illustrated by Peter Trimarco, is a children's book that follows the titular character as she faces her biggest fear. Ella is a happy, active child who enjoys the outdoors. She rides her bike to the...

We all feel a wide range of emotions from time to time: scared, sad, angry, and happy. Not all at once, of course. Ellie is off to her first day of school. While waiting for the school bus, she’s suddenly scared. She doesn’t know anyone...

It’s very hard when someone you love is sick and needs to be treated at the hospital. When Emily’s mom tells her that she is very sick and needs to visit lots of doctors and perhaps even be treated for her illness at the hospital,...

Erma Tynes Walker faced many obstacles throughout her life due to the color of her skin. That didn’t stop her from using her abilities in math, physics, and astronomy. She worked at the Langley Jet Propulsion Lab from 1943 to 1980. She was part of...

Two-year-old Emily loved to play with baby dolls just like any other child of her age group. Daisy was Emily's baby and loved to sing and play. Daisy also liked to wear an apron when she helped to cook, bake, and play. Emily took Daisy...

In Ellie and Lou and The Meaning Of Friendship by Kiana Sosa, we are introduced to a mother and a baby elephant named Ellie and Lou. Little Lou is hungry, and his mother didn’t want him to lose hope so she promised him they would...

Have you ever traced your family tree? Made it into a work of art? Emma’s teacher wants everyone in the class to create a family tree and trace some of the important things about their family. The only problem is, Emma is adopted. She doesn’t...

Erin & Roderick Discover Families: Erin & Roderick Book Series, Book 1 is a children’s picture book written by Fliss Goldsmith and illustrated by Ian R. Ward. It was a sunny and beautiful day at the park. Erin and Roderick were there with their mom...

Sometimes it’s difficult to be different: having different clothes, different hairstyles, and so on. However, it can also be cool. For one thing, if you’re not wearing the same outfits as everyone else, you’ll stand out a little more. You’ll be a novelty. Wearing bright...