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Book Trailer PREMIERE! THE STUFF BETWEEN THE STARS

KidLit TV is proud to premiere the book trailer for THE STUFF BETWEEN THE STARS,
written by Sandra Nickel and illustrated by Aimée Sicuro!

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An inspired biographical picture book about a female astronomer who makes huge discoveries about the mysteries of the night sky and changed the way we look at the universe
Vera Rubin was one of the astronomers who discovered and named dark matter, the thing that keeps the universe hanging together. Throughout her career, she was never taken seriously as a scientist because she was one of the only female astronomers at that time, but she didn't let that stop her. She made groundbreaking and incredibly significant discoveries that scientists have only recently been able to really appreciate-and she changed the way that we look at the universe. A stunning portrait of a little-known trailblazer, The Stuff Between the Stars tells Vera's story and inspires the youngest readers who are just starting to look up at the stars.

"Rubin is . . . portrayed as appealing, dedicated, and determined to make her way in a men's-only world; she shows it's cool being a highly intelligent, science-loving female." - Kirkus Reviews

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KidLit TV is proud to premiere the book trailer for THE STUFF BETWEEN THE STARS, written by Sandra Nickel and illustrated by Aimée Sicuro!

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From a Caldecott Honor-winning artist comes a cozy classic-in-the-making about finding your friends and sticking together through thick and thin.

" Our Friend Hedgehog feels like a modern-day Winnie the Pooh. It's so warm and full of joy and love. It's got classic written all over it." -Victoria Jamieson, Newbery Honor-winning author of Roller Girl

Sometimes you make a friend,
and it feels like you have known that friend your entire life. . . .

Hedgehog lives on a teeny-tiny island with only her stuffed dog, Mutty, for company. When a great storm carries Mutty away, she embarks on a quest to find her friend. Following the trail of clues Mutty left behind, brave Hedgehog meets a wiggly Mole, a wordy Owl, a curmudgeonly Beaver, a scatterbrained Hen and Chicks, and a girl who's new to the neighborhood, Annika May. With bravery and teamwork, there's nothing that can stop these seven from finding Mutty, but along the way they discover something even more important: each other.

The first book in a new series from Caldecott Honor winner Lauren Castillo, Our Friend Hedgehog: The Story of Us has the feel of a timeless classic, introducing an unforgettable cast of characters who will star in many more adventures to come.

Purchase OUR FRIEND HEDGEHOG: The Story of Us on Amazon | Shop your local indie bookstore.

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From a Caldecott Honor-winning artist comes a cozy classic-in-the-making about finding your friends and sticking together through thick and thin. " Our Friend Hedgehog feels like a modern-day Winnie the Pooh. It's so warm and full of joy and love. It's got classic written all over it."

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The Story of Venus and Serena Williams

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Read Out Loud GAME CHANGERS: THE STORY OF VENUS AND SERENA WILLIAMS
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Gather round as award-winning author, Lesa Cline-Ransome reads GAME CHANGERS: THE STORY OF VENUS AND SERENA WILLIAMS on this episode of Read Out Loud. Lesa tells the greatest story in tennis - the story of two sisters from humble beginnings who devoted their lives to changing the sport forever and becoming the best players the game has ever seen - together.

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GAME CHANGERS: THE STORY OF VENUS AND SERENA WILLIAMS
by Lesa Cline-Ransome, illustrated by James Ransome
Venus and Serena Williams. Two peas in a pod. Best friends. Sisters.
Six days a week they awoke before the sun came up to practice their serves and returns, to learn to run faster and hit harder. They were unstoppable. At age fourteen, Venus played her first professional match. Three years later, it was Serena's turn. It wasn't easy. Some tennis fans cheered for these two fresh faces, while those who were unhappy to see two black girls competing in a nearly all-white sport booed and taunted them. But they didn't let it stop them.
With vibrant mixed media art, nonfiction superstars Lesa Cline-Ransome and Coretta Scott King Honor winner James E. Ransome share the inspirational story of two tennis legends who were fierce competitors on the courts, but close sisters above all.

ABOUT Lesa Cline-Ransome

Lesa Cline-Ransome is the writer of many picture books. Her picture book biography titles include Satchel Paige, Major Taylor, Champion Cyclist, Young Pele, Soccer's First Star, Helen Keller, The World in Her Heart, Before There was Mozart and Words Set me Free: The Story of Young Frederick Douglass. Other titles are Quilt Alphabet, Quilt Counting and her newest is Light in the Darkness, A Story about How Slaves Learned in Secret. Originally from Malden, Massachusetts, Lesa has worked as a proofreader, fashion copywriter, publicist, teacher in the New York City Schools, and taught writing for adults. She has a B.F.A. in Merchandising and Management from Pratt Institute and an M.A. in Education from N.Y.U. She lives in Rhinebeck, New York and with her husband and frequent collaborator, illustrator James Ransome, four children and St. Bernard, Nola.

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Read Out Loud | GRANDMA'S PURSE

Read along with author/ illustrator Vanessa Brantley-Newton!

On this episode of Read Out Loud Vanessa reads GRANDMA'S PURSE! Discover magic within Grandma Mimi's purse. Can you guess what is inside?

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When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, she always brings warm hugs, sweet treats...and her purse. You never know what she'll have in there-fancy jewelry, tokens from around the world, or something special just for her granddaughter. It might look like a normal bag from the outside, but Mimi and her granddaughter know that it's pure magic!

ABOUT VANESSA

Vanessa Brantley Newton was born during the Civil Rights movement and attended school in Newark, NJ. Being part of a diverse, tight-knit community during such turbulent times, Vanessa learned the importance of acceptance and empowerment in shaping a young person's life. When she read Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats, it was the first time she saw herself in a children's book. It was a defining moment in her life and has made her into the artist she is today. As an illustrator, she includes children of all ethnic backgrounds in her stories and artwork. She wants all children to see their unique experiences reflected in the books they read so they can feel the same sense of empowerment and recognition she experienced as a young reader.

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Read along with author/ illustrator Vanessa Brantley-Newton! On this episode of Read Out Loud Vanessa reads GRANDMA'S PURSE! Discover magic within Grandma Mimi's purse. Can you guess what is inside? LIKE IT? PIN IT! ABOUT THE BOOK When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, she always brings warm hugs, sweet treats...and her purse.

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Read Out Loud: BALLOONS OVER BROADWAY
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Rocco reads Melissa Sweet's book, Balloons Over Broadway, in this episode of Read Out Loud! What new balloons will fly in the sky during the Thanksgiving Day Parade? Find out in this episode of Read Out Loud!

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Balloons Over Broadway
By Melissa Sweet

Everyone's a New Yorker on Thanksgiving Day, when young and old rise early to see what giant new balloons will fill the skies for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Who first invented these "upside-down puppets"? Meet Tony Sarg, puppeteer extraordinaire In brilliant collage illustrations!
ABOUT MELISSA SWEET
Melissa Sweet has illustrated nearly 100 children's books from board books to picture books and nonfiction titles. Her collages and paintings have appeared in the New York Times, Martha Stewart Living, Madison Park Greetings, Smilebox and for eeBoo Toys, which have garnered the Oppenheim and Parents Choice Awards. She has written and illustrated three books: Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade which garnered many awards including: the 2012 Sibert Medal, the NCTE Orbis Pictus Award, an ALA Notable Book, the Flora Stieglitz Straus Award from Bank Street Books as well as the Cook Prize which honors a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) picture book; Tupelo Rides the Rails, and Carmine: A Little More Red, a New York Times Best Illustrated, 2005.

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Read Out Loud THE LITTLE PIANO

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Learn the names of new instruments while learning the value of being yourself along with Lyric, the little piano, on this episode of Read Out Loud as author Trinity Bursey reads THE LITTLE PIANO.

ABOUT the Book

Join Lyric the little piano in this inspirational musical adventure and allow your children to discover a simple truth: You're loved because you're you, not for what you can do! Filled with colorful illustrations and catchy rhymes, it's a story you'll want to tell your children time after time!

ABOUT Trinity Bursey

As an elementary and middle school EC (Exceptional Children) teacher, she helps children reach their highest potential. Through her writing, Trinity hopes to help readers understand and value their significance. She hopes to encourage her readers that although we are all different, each one has an important part to play in this orchestra called life. Her greatest desire, is that her books will help people of all ages understand their value and the value of those around them.

Although her favorite instrument is the guitar, Lyric is by far her favorite piano.

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Read Out Loud BEE CALM: THE BUZZ ON YOGA
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Brain buzzing? Too busy to bee still? Join Dr. Frank Sileo for Read Out Loud as he shares BEE CALM, an introduction to yoga for kids. So, "Find a quiet place. Do a pose. Take a deep breath and see how it goes!"

ABOUT the Book

by Dr. Frank Sileo, illustrated by Clair Keay
In this companion book to Bee Still: An Invitation to Meditation, Bentley Bee loves to fly around and visit his friends in the garden. One day, he notices all of them in unusual poses. What could it bee?
Bentley's friends teach him several beginning yoga poses including Mountain, Chair, Airplane, Cobra, and more. Readers will love to follow Bentley and try the poses themselves as he gets buzzing all about yoga in this kid-friendly introduction. Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers with suggestions for introducing children to yoga, and instructions for the poses in the story.

ABOUT Dr. Frank

Dr. Sileo is an award-winning author and an active public speaker. His academic and professional career has included broad-based experiences and accomplishments. Dr. Sileo has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Frank J. Sileo is a New Jersey licensed psychologist and is the Founder and Executive Director of The Center for Psychological Enhancement, LLC located in Ridgewood, New Jersey. He received his Doctorate in psychology from Fordham University in New York City. He received his Master of Science degree from Fordham University and his Bachelor's degree from Iona College in New Rochelle, New York.

ABOUT Clair

I live in an old market town in Essex called Rayleigh, I work from my small studio at home. Most of my work has been for children's book publishers in both the UK and the USA but I am spending more time these days on my own projects such as Sherbet Lane.Away from my paintbrushes, you can find me pottering in my garden, taking long rambles in the countryside or shouting my support for The Arsenal from my seat at the Emirates!

ABOUT Magination Press

In 1987, Magination Press ® was created out of a desire to publish innovative books that would help children deal with the many challenges and problems they face as they grow up. Written for ages 4 through 18, these books deal with topics ranging from the everyday - starting school, shyness, normal fears, and a new baby in the house - to more serious problems, such as divorce, attention deficit disorder, depression, serious injury or illness, autism, trauma, death, and much more.
Most of our books are written by mental health professionals or those who work closely with them and with children. Our books help children understand their feelings, provide information about the topic or situation, and offer extensive practical coping strategies. A comprehensive Note to Parents is usually included to help guide parents, therapists, social workers, and teachers in using the book. Magination books are not preachy or didactic: They feature sensitive, lively, sometimes humorous writing, along with exquisite, evocative illustrations. They are a pleasure to look at and to read.

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Too busy to "bee" still? Join Dr. Frank Sileo for Read Out Loud as he shares BEE CALM, an introduction to yoga for kids. So, "Find a quiet place. Do a pose. Take a deep breath and see how it goes!"

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Read Out Loud THIS WAY, CHARLIE
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On this episode of Read Out Loud, author Caron Levis shares THIS WAY, CHARLIE, the true story of an unusual animal friendship.

ABOUT Caron Levis

As a kid, I had this "cozy corner" where I charged 25 cents for "invited guests" (aka my sister) to come hang out. I served lemonade that I'd stolen from the fridge and offered activities such as reading, writing, make-believing, and blowing bubbles since that's what I liked to do. Still do. I got hooked on books at age two when mom kept reading Good Night Moon and The Very Hungry Caterpillar in her terrific Brooklyn accent. I fell in love with theatre when dad took me to see the Fantasticks and one of the actors 'fell' right into my lap. I realized teachers were super cool by hanging out with my grandma, a life-long kindergarten teacher.

ABOUT Charles Santoso

Charles Santoso (Chao) loves drawing little things in his little journal and dreaming about funny, wondrous stories. He gathers inspiration from his childhood memories and curiosities he discovers in his everyday travels.

ABOUT ABRAMS BOOKS

ABRAMS BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS publishes picture books and illustrated nonfiction for preschool through middle-grade readers. Some highlights of this award-winning children's line include Library Mouse; Rosie Revere, Engineer; I Am Yoga; Animalia; Babar's Museum of Art; Separate Is Never Equal; Maritcha; and 365 Penguins.

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Read Out Loud | A GREYHOUND, A GROUNDHOG

On this episode of Read Out Loud, join author, Emily Jenkins as she introduces us to A GREYHOUND, A GROUNDHOG. As she reads, the words of the book, like the two friends, tumble and tangle into a tongue-twist of fun!

ABOUT THE BOOK

A GREYHOUND, A GROUNDHOG
Written by Emily Jenkins; illustrated by Chris Appelhans

When a greyhound meets a groundhog, wordplay and crazy antics ensue. The two animals, much like kids, work themselves into a frenzy as they whirl around and around one another. ( Around, round hound. Around, groundhog!) The pace picks up ( Around and around and astound and astound!), until they ultimately wear themselves out.

ABOUT EMILY

Emily Jenkins, who sometimes uses the pen name E. Lockhart, is an American writer of children's picture books, young-adult novels, and adult fiction. She is known best for the Ruby Oliver quartet (which begins with The Boyfriend List), The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks, and We Were Liars

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Read Out Loud | I AM PEACE

On this episode of Read Out Loud, author Susan Verde reads I AM PEACE! Learn what mindfulness means and find new ways to stay calm.

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Written by Susan Verde; illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
When the world feels chaotic, find peace within through an accessible mindfulness practice from the bestselling picture-book dream team that brought us I Am Yoga. Express emotions through direct speech. Find empathy through imagination. Connect with the earth. Wonder at the beauty of the natural world. Breathe, taste, smell, touch, and be present.
Click HERE for FREE GUIDES & ACTIVITIES on Susan's website!
ABOUT SUSAN VERDE

Susan grew up in the heart of Greenwich Village in NYC. As a kid she kept a piece of chalk in her pocket (for spontaneous hopscotch) and her skate key around her neck, ready for the next adventure. She found inspiration everywhere and loved to write all about it! Now Susan lives by the sea in East Hampton, New York with her 3 children and their dog, Gizmo. She still finds inspiration everywhere and writes it all down! In addition to writing books for kids she also teaches yoga and mindfulness to children of all ages. She is a yogi herself and is still working on her headstand.

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On this episode of Read Out Loud, author Susan Verde reads I AM PEACE! Learn what mindfulness means and find new ways to stay calm. ABOUT THE BOOK Written by Susan Verde; illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds When the world feels chaotic, find peace within through an accessible mindfulness practice from the bestselling picture-book dream team that brought us I Am Yoga.

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Read Out Loud: TEA WITH OLIVER with Mika Song

Read along with author and illustrator Mika Song on this episode of Read Out Loud on Governors Island! In her book TEA WITH OLIVER, learn how Oliver the cat makes a new friend! Who keeps writing Oliver letters? Find out more on this episode!

We taped this episode of Read Out Loud on location during the KidLit TV Children's Book Weekend on Governors Island at a house built in the late 1800s! The military installation on Governors Island was known collectively as Fort Columbus, and in 1878, officers' families started to move in, and resources, such as a movie theater, a YMCA, "officer's club," public school, and three chapels, were built. This house is located next to the Admiral's House in Nolan Park.

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ABOUT THE BOOK

Oliver is not like other cats. He likes cookies and tea and just wants a friend to share them with. Philbert is the shy mouse who lives under Oliver's couch. He tries to get Oliver's attention by writing him notes, but Oliver doesn't notice little Philbert. When a full-on cat party erupts at Oliver's apartment, brave Philbert decides this is his big chance to finally introduce himself to Oliver.

ABOUT GOVERNORS ISLAND

Governors Island is in New York, only minutes away from lower Manhattan and Brooklyn! You and your family can go to Governors Island by catching a ferry this summer.

ABOUT MIKA SONG

Mika Song is a children's writer/illustrator who makes stories about sweetly funny outsiders. She grew up in Manila, Philippines and Honolulu, Hawaii before moving to New York to study at Pratt Institute. She studied animation and worked as an animator before getting into children's books.

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Read Out Loud: WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

There's a wild rumpus going on at the Brooklyn Public Library! Join in as Isaac Mizrahi reads aloud Maurice Sendak's classic WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE!

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Read Out Loud | BEAR SNORES ON

BEAR SNORES ON is the first book in Karma Wilson's series about Bear; a huggable and loyal friend, connoisseur of popcorn, and avid swimmer. It's that time of the year and Bear has gone to sleep for a long time. What happens when several of his woodland friends happen upon his warm lair?

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Bear Snores On is a great book you can use to teach young readers about seasons, hibernation, friendship, and sharing. There are so many big lessons in one small book!

Karma Wilson's reading of Bear Snores On was filmed during Angie Karcher's Rhyming Picture Book Revolution Conference (RPBC). The purpose of the RPBC is to educate and support authors who write rhyming picture books.

KidLit TV's Read Out Loud series is perfect for parents, teachers, and librarians. Use these readings for nap time, story time, bedtime ... anytime!
Parents and Educators: Click here to download free Bear Snores On activities!
Explore books written by Karma Wilson including more books about Bear!
ABOUT BEAR SNORES ON

Bear Snores On (Illustrated by Jane Chapman) - One by one, a whole host of different animals and birds find their way out of the cold and into Bear's cave to warm up. But even after the tea has been brewed and the corn has been popped, Bear just snores on! See what happens when he finally wakes up and finds his cave full of uninvited guests - all of them having a party without him.

Karma Wilson grew up an only child of a single mother in the wilds of North Idaho. Way back then (just past the stone age and somewhat before the era of computers) there was no cable TV and if there would have been Karma could not have gotten it. TV reception was limited to 3 channels, of which one came in with some clarity. Karma did the only sensible thing a lonely little girl could do...she read or played outdoors.

Playing outdoors was fun, but reading was Karma's "first love" and, by the age 11 she was devouring about a novel a day. She was even known to try to read while riding her bike down dirt roads, which she does not recommend as it is hazardous to the general well being of the bike, the rider, and more importantly the book. Her reading preference was fantasy (C.S. Lewis, Terry Brooks, etc...) and historical fiction (L.M. Montgomery, Laura Ingalls Wilder, etc...). Those preferences have not changed much.

Karma never considered writing as a profession because her mother was a professional writer which made it seem like boring and mundane work. At the age of 27 she realized that she still loved well written children's books of all kinds, from picture books to young adult novels. By that time Karma was a wife and the mother of three young children. Trips to the library with her children were a combination of emotions...when they got a good book there was fun to be had by all, but so many of the books weren't what her children wanted to listen to.

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Jane Chapman writes and illustrates children's books. Her work is published under her real name, and Jack Tickle; her pseudonym.

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I PROMISE Book Trailer

NBA champion and cultural icon LeBron James pens a slam-dunk picture book inspired by his foundation's I PROMISE program that motivates children everywhere to always #StriveForGreatness.

Just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who is dedicated to uplifting youth everywhere, LeBron James knows the key to a better future is to excel in school, do your best, and keep your family close. I Promise is a lively and inspiring picture book that reminds us that tomorrow's success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today.

Featuring James's upbeat, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations perfectly crafted for a diverse audience by New York Times bestselling artist Nina Mata, this book has the power to inspire all children and families to be their best.

Perfect for shared reading in and out of the classroom, I Promise is also a great gift for graduation, birthdays, and other occasions.

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RESCUING MRS. BIRDLEY Book Trailer

In this wildly charming and fantastically imaginative story by the New York Times bestselling author of Creepy Carrots and Creepy Pair of Underwear, a young animal expert knows just what to do when she spots her teacher in the wild.

Miranda is an animal expert. Or at least, she watches a lot of Nature Joe. Nature Joe is incredible. He rescues animals, returning them to their natural habitat.

Mrs. Birdley is a teacher. The natural habitat of a teacher is a classroom.

So when Mrs. Birdley escapes school and ends up wild, loose, and confused at the local grocery store, Miranda knows just what to do: she must use her brain, her guts, and her extensive knowledge of Nature Joe to rescue Mrs. Birdley-at any cost!

This delightfully over-the-top picture book by Aaron Reynolds and Emma Reynolds explores the weirdness of seeing a teacher outside of school and will have young readers laughing out loud every time they read!

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RESCUING MRS. BIRDLEY Book Trailer - KidLit TV

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RESCUING MRS. BIRDLEY Book Trailer In this wildly charming and fantastically imaginative story by the New York Times bestselling author of Creepy Carrots and Creepy Pair of Underwear, a young animal expert knows just what to do when she spots her teacher in the wild. Miranda is an animal expert.

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About the Book

If you know a CURLY GIRL, this book is for you!

When Claire Blair struggles to accept her big, unruly, curly hair, she embarks on a journey to make it look like everyone else's hair.

As she tries to smooth her hair-and hide it-and roll it into flowing locks, EVERYTHING she tries fails. But when Claire finds herself in a situation where everyone's hair looks just like hers, she learns a few lessons that change everything she ever thought about her hair.

Claire Blair's Unruly Hair is a sweet story of acceptance, inclusion and community.
With its charming illustrations and delightful rhyming text, this is a book to treasure.

Purchase CLAIRE BLAIR'S UNRULY HAIR on Bookshop.

About The Author

Tara Cavosie is a lifelong curly-haired girl of Hispanic descent and is proud to have two curly-haired girls of her own! When Tara and her daughters decided to embrace their natural hair, they experienced ups and downs, good days and bad, and big, unruly hair that went in wild, crazy directions. Thanks to the natural hair community's encouragement, support, and advice, they eventually found their way.

Tara is an apparel designer with over 20 years of experience in the beauty and fashion industry. She is proud to be a part of the natural hair movement and thrilled to see first hand how Curly Girls of all ages, with textured hair of all kinds, are finally being celebrated and accepted.

Connect with Tara Cavosie: Facebook | Website

Pro Tip: Claire Blair with blonde, black, and red hair are also available.

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If you know a CURLY GIRL, this book is for you! When Claire Blair struggles to accept her big, unruly, curly hair, she embarks on a journey to make it look like everyone else's hair. As she tries to smooth her hair-and hide it-and roll it into flowing locks, EVERYTHING she tries fails.

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The Chinese Emperor announces an unusual test to choose an heir-the child who raises the best flowers from a seed given by the Emperor will be his successor. Ping, unaccountably, is unable to get his seed to sprout-but Ping's empty pot is best of all.

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The Chinese Emperor announces an unusual test to choose an heir-the child who raises the best flowers from a seed given by the Emperor will be his successor. Ping, unaccountably, is unable to get his seed to sprout-but Ping's empty pot is best of all.

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The House That Jane Built read by Kiernan Shipka

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This is the story of Jane Addams, the first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, who transformed a poor neighborhood in Chicago by opening up her house as a community center.

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Ready Set Draw! Vanessa Brantley-Newton HOW TO MAKE A COLLAGE

Illustrator and author Vanessa Brantley-Newton demonstrates what tools we need to make a fun-filled collage! Gather up your supplies and start making your creative collage!

SUPPLIES

Paper

Markers

Scissors

Glue

Pencils

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ABOUT VANESSA

Vanessa Brantley Newton was born during the Civil Rights movement and attended school in Newark, NJ. Being part of a diverse, tight-knit community during such turbulent times, Vanessa learned the importance of acceptance and empowerment in shaping a young person's life. When she read Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats, it was the first time she saw herself in a children's book. It was a defining moment in her life and has made her into the artist she is today. As an illustrator, she includes children of all ethnic backgrounds in her stories and artwork. She wants all children to see their unique experiences reflected in the books they read so they can feel the same sense of empowerment and recognition she experienced as a young reader.

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Illustrator and author Vanessa Brantley-Newton demonstrates what tools we need to make a fun-filled collage! Gather up your supplies and start making your creative collage! SUPPLIES Paper Markers Scissors Glue Pencils Share your images with us! Post them on our KidLit TV Facebook page OR use the hashtag #ReadySetDraw on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter so we can find you!

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Join us for a NEW episode of
The BIG Picture LIVE!

Andrea Davis Pinkney chats and draws LIVE with Caldecott honoree, illustrator Grace Lin!
Grace will show you how to paint the dragon from WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE MOON and more! Be sure to post your questions for Grace and Andrea in the comment section below.

SUPPLIES

-Marker, pen, or pencil
-Sketchbook paper
-Watercolor paints

Share your drawings with us using #TheBIGPictureLIVE

ABOUT Grace Lin
People often ask Grace what she would be if she were not a children's book illustrator. Grace has thought about that question very hard and has come to the conclusion that she's very glad that she IS a children's book illustrator. After you read about her other career possibilities, you will be too!

ABOUT Andrea Davis Pinkney
Andrea Davis Pinkney is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of numerous books for children and young adults, including picture books, novels, works of historical fiction and nonfiction. Her books have been awarded multiple Coretta Scott King Book Awards, Jane Addams Children's Literature Honor citations, four NAACP Image Award nominations, the Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor medal, as well as several Parenting Publication Gold Medals, and American Library Association Notable Book citations!

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The BIG Picture LIVE! GRACE LIN paints a DRAGON! - KidLit TV

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ARVE Error: oembed_data needs to be null or a object Andrea Davis Pinkney chats and draws LIVE with Caldecott honoree, illustrator Grace Lin! Grace will show you how to paint the dragon from WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE MOON and more! Be sure to post your questions for Grace and Andrea in the comment section below.

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Ready Set Draw-ish! Peter H. Reynolds' THE DOT

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Dot Day is a celebration of creativity! We're excited to present this special episode of Ready Set Draw! featuring The Dot author and illustrator, Peter H. Reynolds. Watch and learn as Peter draws a dot galaxy, then register for Dot Day and make your mark!

Ready Set Draw-ish!

Share your dots with us using #ReadySetDraw and we'll post them in our Fan Art Gallery!

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Creativity is an important aspect if everyone's life. Want to make your mark this year and show the world your creative side? Register for Dot Day and participate. You can sign up HERE!

ALL ABOUT THE DOT and Peter's CREATRILOGY

The Dot
Written and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
Published by Candlewick Press

Vashti is not an artist. She jabs at a blank sheet of paper to make an unremarkable and angry mark. "There" she says. That one little dot marks the beginning of Vashti's journey of surprise and self-discovery.

Ish
Written and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
Published by Candlewick Press

Ramon loves to draw and it makes him happy but, in one split second everything changes. A single reckless remark by Ramon's older brother, Leon, turns Ramon's carefree sketches into joyless struggles. Luckily for Ramon his little sister, Marisol, sees the world differently. She opens his eyes to something a lot more valuable than getting things just "right."

Sky Color
Written and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
Published by Candlewick Press

Marisol loves to paint. So when her teacher asks her to help make a mural for the school library, she can't wait to begin! But how can Marisol make a sky without blue paint?

ALL ABOUT PETER H. REYNOLDS

Peter H. Reynolds is a New York Times best-selling illustrator who has created many acclaimed books for children. In addition to his Creatrilogy The Dot, Ish, and Sky Color he is the author-illustrator of Rose's Garden, The North Star, and So Few of Me. Peter H. Reynolds helps inspire children find their creative side and dream big through his art and writing!

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