6 picture books for summer reading

It’s summertime – that glorious season of green grass, bare feet, and lots of playtime with best friends. When it comes to summer reading, how better to celebrate than with picture books that feature exactly such joys? Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

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What Banned Books Can Teach Us: Building an LGBTQ Picture Book Library for Pride

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Freedom to Read Advocates Warn of Proposed ‘Book Rating’ Bill in Texas, Rising Book Bans in Missouri

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Book Riot’s YA Book Deals of the Day: August 6, 2022

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How To Fake That You Read the Book Club Book

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2 great thrillers to read now -- and 2 for your summer reading list

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Children’s Books Edition: Vietnam’s Ehomebooks Opens Its Second Picture Book Competition

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