Jaime Herndon
Jaime Herndon finished her MFA in nonfiction writing at Columbia, after leaving a life of psychosocial oncology and maternal-child health work. She is a writer, editor, and book reviewer who drinks way too much coffee. She is a new-ish mom, so the coffee comes in extra handy. Twitter: @IvyTarHeelJaime
Homeschooling Inspiration from Ms. Frizzle
October 14, 2020Whether you're homeschooling or reading with the kids, pick up these children's books for hands-on learning and Ms. Frizzle fans.
Star Wars Reads Begins Today!
October 1, 2020Today marks the start of Star Wars Reads, a month-long celebration of reading Star Wars now in its ninth year!
8 Great Novels Inspired By Comics
September 30, 2020Want to read more about some of your favorite comic book characters? Get more of their stories from these novels inspired by comics.
8 of the Best Books to Read for #ScienceSeptember
September 1, 2020Read some eye-opening science and nature books this month for #ScienceSeptember, including The Hour of Land: A Personal Topography of America’s National Parks by Terry Tempest Williams.
9 of the Best Books About Astronomy
August 6, 2020Launch your TBR into outer space with these books about astronomy, from NASA history and constellation myths to the search for life on Mars.
7 Books to Read in Honor of the 30th Anniversary of the ADA
July 23, 2020Honor the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act with these books about disability, including Disability Visability by Alice Wong.
7 Diverse Jewish Children’s and YA Books
July 22, 2020Add to your library and expand your knowledge of the Jewish community with this selection of diverse Jewish children’s and YA books, like Color Me In by Natasha Diaz.
20 Must-Read SFF Books by Women and Nonbinary Authors
July 16, 2020We’ve rounded up some awesome SFF must-reads from female, trans, and non-binary authors, including A Phoenix First Must Burn: Sixteen Stories of Black Girl Magic, Resistance, and Hope edited by Patrice Caldwell.
Report: 2019 Diversity in Children’s and YA Literature
June 26, 2020The Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) has released the results of its 2019 survey on diversity in children's and YA literature.
9 Great Books About Motherhood to Add to Your TBR Pile
May 7, 2020With Mother’s Day on the way, here are some books about motherhood that feature mothers or a mother-child relationship in a variety of ways.
5 of the Best Books to Read for Star Wars Day 2020
May 4, 2020Looking for a bookish way to celebrate Star Wars Day this year? Pick up these fandom-approved Star Wars books and May the 4th be with you.
Random House Children’s Books Launches MAGIC TREE HOUSE Home Adventures
April 24, 2020Random House Children’s Books will launch Magic Tree House Home Adventures, an online program of activities, crafts, recipes, reading challenges, and more.
Middle Grade Books That Help Unpack Complex Conversations
These middle grade books are perfect for cracking open complex conversations and honesty around all of the challenges of being young.
Parenting During a Pandemic: Books That Can Help You Get Through This
April 23, 2020Desperate times call for some outside help. These books might be able to help you re-center yourself and take a breather while parenting during a pandemic.
8 Outstanding Short Story Collections
Get to know a new author or read some shorter works by some of your favorites with these excellent short story collections.