Check out this amazing Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month Activity Booklet from Random House Children’s Books. It is filled with fun activities like making your own decorations, learning new palabras (words), mazes, and more! Activities are in both Spanish and English. To access, click the image below!    

How I became a cook is not a romantic story. I learned how to cook Puerto Rican food from my grandmother, Margarita Galindez Maisonet. Margarita was born in 1938 in the campo of Manatí, on the northern coast of the island. By the time that Margarita was fourteen years old, she was already pregnant with

From the storytelling experts at The Moth, an interactive card deck that uses true stories to encourage lively conversations, spark creativity, and improve your public speaking abilities.   Since 1997, The Moth has engaged thousands of fans through their celebrated live shows, workshops, and The Moth Radio Hour and The Moth Podcast. A Game of

Slow Birding by Joan E. Strassmann is a one-of-a-kind guide to birding locally that encourages readers to slow down and notice the spectacular birds all around them, no matter where they live in the US. This essential guide to the fascinating world of common, everyday birds features: detailed portraits of individual bird species and the

So many amazing books to choose from this month – take a look at the staff picks below!!! See the full list of new titles going on sale in September here and the Children’s list here.   Staff Picks for September:

Going back to school is an exciting and busy time but it can also be nerve-wracking and stressful for some kids. The below books address all the emotions a child might be feeling about returning in the fall and help them feel ready to jump back in.   Back to School Bestsellers: Children’s → Back to School:

National Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month is a period from September 15 to October 15 in the United States during which time we honor the contributions and influence of Latinx/Hispanic Americans to the United States and celebrate their heritage. Join in on the celebration! There are endless ways to learn more about Latinx/Hispanic Americans’ history, culture, and achievements.

An accessible and visually arresting picture book about one of the universe’s most mysterious particles for the youngest scientific minds. Before you finish reading this sentence, trillions upon trillions of neutrinos will have passed through your body. Not sure what a neutrino is? Get an up-close-and-personal introduction in this dazzling picture book from MIT Kids

In The Neuroscience of You, Chantel Prat, PhD, focuses not on how the average brain works but on how every brain is different, exactly why those variations are important, and what that means for all of us.   DID YOU KNOW . . . ? You can find out how quickly your neurons “talk” to

Above image from The Beginner’s Guide to Crystals by Lisa Butterworth   Explore the healing benefits of crystals with this introductory kit! From learning about each crystal’s specific properties for wellness and protection, to tips on how to manifest intentions, this special kit is the perfect guide to begin one’s spiritual journey and personal crystal

A confident little Black girl has a fantastic first day of school in this companion to the New York Times bestseller The King of Kindergarten. MJ is more than ready for her first day of kindergarten! With her hair freshly braided and her mom’s special tiara on her head, she knows she’s going to rock kindergarten. But the tiara

Celebrated for its hand-painted chinoiserie wallpapers, sumptuous patterns of colorful flora and varied birdlife, the company produces additional collections that explore historical themes, such as nineteenth-century French pastoral scenes or exotic Brazilian landscapes bursting with wildlife. De Gournay also crafts more abstracted designs that fit well with modern interiors. Collaborating with renowned tastemakers from across