The world can be a stressful place, especially for children, and one way to help them process it is through poetry. Whether teaching children to be mindful, helping them explore their emotions or to appreciate nature, poetry opens a safe world for children to heal, grow and learn. Use this list of books as a starting point to teaching your children a bit about themselves and the wonders of the world around them.
My Thoughts Are Clouds: Poems for Mindfulness by Georgia Heard
The world today can be a stressful place, particularly for children. This book…
Want to bring the flavors of Southeast Asia to your home tonight? Borrow one of these cookbooks to do just that! From traditional to modern and even vegan options there is sure to be a recipe for everyone.
Lemongrass and lime by Leah Cohen
Growing up half-Filipino, Leah Cohen never thought food from her mother's side would become her life's work. But after working in Michelin-starred restaurants and then competing on Top Chef, Cohen was still searching to define what made her food hers. She found the answer in Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Singapore, Indonesia, and yes, the…
10 Days in a Madhouse by Nellie Bly
This author broke ground on at least 2 levels: she became a news reporter, and she did personal research by checking herself into a ‘madhouse’ as an inmate to do a tell-all article; both feats were unheard of in her time.
Library on Wheels: Mary Lemist TItcomb and America’s First Bookmobile by Sharlee Glenn
Once upon a time… there was a fascinating woman who came up with a way to transport books to the people who needed them. This book is all about her.
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These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong
The year is 1926, and a blood feud between two gangs runs the streets red, leaving the city helpless in the grip of chaos. At the heart of it all is eighteen-year-old Juliette Cai, a former flapper who has returned to assume her role as the proud heir of the Scarlet Gang--a network of criminals far above the law. Their only rivals in power are the White Flowers, who have fought the Scarlets for generations. And behind every move is their heir, Roma Montagov, Juliette's first love...and first betrayal.
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