#IntYALitMonth: Alkrem

Posted on by katieday

Today’s post comes to you from Kim Tyo-Dickerson Alkrem: Magic wasn’t just his birthright, it was his destiny. Theo, the adopted son of the powerful Archemist Brennock Chimius, is turning thirteen. In his Parisian world, this birthday is a sacred rite of passage, the moment an Archemist finally receives their Apto, an animal advisor and lifelong … Continue reading #IntYALitMonth: Alkrem

#WorldKidLit Wednesday: Yellow Butterfly

Posted on by Klem-Marí Cajigas

My library colleagues and I are big proponents of wordless picture books. They are accessible to readers no matter their age, literacy level, or primary language. They impart vital narrative skills, and are ideal for practicing dialogic reading with young children. Wordless books are not less than for their lack of text; they are important … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Wednesday: Yellow Butterfly