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Jen Sherman

Jen is an urban and cultural geographer who did a PhD on public libraries and reading. As a researcher, her interests are focused on libraries, reading, book retailing and the book industry more broadly. As a reader, she reads a lot of crime fiction, non-fiction, and chicklit. And board books. All the board books. You can also find her writing about books for children and babies at babylibrarians.com. Instagram: shittyhousewife / babylibrarians Twitter: @jennnigan

Interview With Children’s Picture Book Author and Illustrator Sergio Ruzzier

An interview with Sergio Ruzzier, creator of the award-winning Fox & Chick series as well as other children's picture books.

20 Great Board Books for One-Year-Olds

When they've outgrown the super-newborn books, but they aren’t ready for more complicated picture books, here are 20 great board books for one-year-olds.

6 Interactive Board Books to Lift, Press, Poke, Stroke, and Shake

Have fun with your baby reader and these interactive board books that make sounds, have different textures, instruct kids to play along, and more.

7 Books To Read For Australia Day

26 January is Australia Day, a day that commemorates the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet to ...

Read Harder: An #OwnVoices Book Set in Oceania

Looking for books to complete the 2019 Read Harder Challenge task asking you to read an #OwnVoices book set in Oceania? Look no further!

Bookish Parenting: Expectations Versus Reality

From reading to your child from day one to bedtime stories, bookish parenting expectations are real, but they don't always work out in reality.

GOODNIGHT MOON Is Overrated And Other Controversial Kidlit Opinions

A reader has some controversial kidlit opinions about popular children's books, and offers some alternative kidlit to check out instead.

Why I Disagree With The Konmari Tidying-Up Method For Books

Marie Kondo says, discard books you haven't read yet because you never will. One book that I had on my shelf for almost two years before I read it was hers.

Creating The Perfect Storytime Reading Nook With Items From IKEA

We all know about BILLY, the iconic IKEA bookcase so ubiquitous that Bloomberg uses it to compare purchasing power with ...

How to Choose Your Reading Material for a Long-Distance Flight: The One-Year-Old Edition

When packing your carry-on luggage for a long-haul flight, one of the most important decisions is what book(s) to take ...