By Nyla Lee The animation era of the early 2010s brought on a series of successful films for Disney and Pixar. From Brave to the smash hit that was Frozen and Encanto, the company released an array of iconic films.  One film behind those has become an underrated gem in the era of three-dimensional animation. In […] The post What Disney’s ‘Tangled’ Teaches Children About Toxic Parenting appeared first on KIDPRESSROOM ..read more

When thinking of book awards, which ones come to mind? Maybe you considered the Pulitzer Prize or other big awards. You also likely thought of books that are now well-known to be classics. The ones you had to read in school and were considered necessary for all readers.  But what happens when we only award […] The post 4 Authentic LGBTQ+ Book Awards for Youth You Need to Know appeared first on KIDPRESSROOM ..read more

A Word of Advice and Reflection So, you have a talent for writing? Many people have a talent for writing, but they don’t use it. Don’t be one of those people. In other words…don’t be me! When I was in high school, I found a passion for writing. Something about it made me feel like […] The post Why You Should Enter the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards appeared first on KIDPRESSROOM ..read more

By Victoria Garcia Can you call yourself a book lover, a book fanatic, or a reader if you have not read any classic novels? Well, yes you can, but do you not feel slightly unaccomplished? I know I do, which is why I gave myself the task of reading some classic novels. As a young […] The post 5 Empowering Classic Books Teens Should Read appeared first on KIDPRESSROOM ..read more

Children’s Books for Read Across America Day – Celebrating Dr. Seuss Birthday Reading and literacy are two of the dearest subjects to my heart. Maybe because since an early age, my mother instilled the love of reading in my sister and me. Besides being on top of homework and extra-curricular activities, she always had books […] The post 9 Must-Read Children’s Books to Celebrate Read Across America Day appeared first on KIDPRESSROOM ..read more

By Renee Runge Certain books leave a lasting impression on us. But what are some of your favorite children’s books featuring black characters? One of the first ways that a lot of children begin to learn about people and society is through reading. In a previous article, we discussed the need for diversity in children’s […] The post 5 Impactful Children’s Books Featuring Black Characters (Plus Bonus) appeared first on KIDPRESSROOM ..read more

Last month, while I was at Barnes & Noble, scouring the shelves to find specific material in children’s literature, a little girl came up to me surprised by the number of books I took. As I sat in a corner and spread the books apart, she was delighted with what she saw and started telling […] The post 6 Top Children’s Books for Valentine’s Day appeared first on KIDPRESSROOM ..read more

For years, the idea of publishing books for children was brewing in my head. The passion for the creative process and the act of writing for children was so inebriating that it overtook any remote idea that didn’t suggest entertaining children and stimulating their minds—costs included. Did you ever ask yourself how much does it […] The post How Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish a Children’s Book? Keeping It Real appeared first on KIDPRESSROOM ..read more

By Sanam K. The process of learning to read is a long one and will depend on each individual child. Most commonly, children will start learning to read in kindergarten, but most preschools incorporate learning words and sounds in their curriculum to prepare children early. How Do You Help Children Learn to Read? As a […] The post 7 Resources for Helping Your Children Learn to Read Seamlessly appeared first on KIDPRESSROOM ..read more