Children’s Audiobooks Featuring Neurodiverse Characters
March 5, 2021
Celebrate minds of all kinds with compelling, fun, anti-ableist audiobooks for kids and tweens that feature neurodiverse characters. READ MORE
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Picture Books on Audio That Amplify Black Voices
February 23, 2021
Whether you’re preparing your little one for school, introducing affirmations into your daily routine, or looking for imaginative bedtime stories that delight, nurture, and build self-esteem, press play on audio picture books written and read by best-selling, award-winning Black authors and narrators. READ MORE
All Bodies Are Good Bodies: Audiobooks That Celebrate You
February 22, 2021
In a month that seems to center ooey gooey romantic feelings, we’re here with your gentle reminder to prioritize your most important relationship: the one with y-o-u. READ MORE
On the Podcast: Adib Khorram, Tess Sharpe, and Benjamin Dreyer
February 18, 2021
In this episode, meet Adib Khorram, author of Seven Special Somethings: A Nowruz Story, Tess Sharpe, author of The Girls I’ve Been, and Benjamin Dreyer, author of Dreyer’s English: Adapted for Young Readers. READ MORE
Family Bonding with Audiobooks: An Author and Librarian in Conversation
February 17, 2021
When the full cast audiobook edition of Liza Wiemer’s YA novel The Assignment was released, educators reached out to ask about using it in their classrooms. This led her to notice a wider trend: not only was she hearing about teachers incorporating audiobooks into lessons, but also parents who were listening to audiobooks along with their children. READ MORE
A World of Heroes: Celebrating Black History Month with Audiobooks for Kids
February 4, 2021
There are many wonderful ways to celebrate Black History Month, and listening to audiobooks featuring the stories of African American leaders, entrepreneurs, thinkers, and artists can be especially impactful for young listeners. Whether read by award-winning narrators or by the authors themselves, these outstanding audiobook memoirs and biographies about Black change-makers living lives of courage, talent, and creativity, bring the context of history to life and empower young listeners to become forces for change in the present moment. READ MORE
Q&A with Kevin R. Free, Narrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and the Eric Carle Picture Book Series on Audio
January 27, 2021
“In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf.” READ MORE
On the Podcast: Mahogany L. Browne, Andrew Peterson, and Tim Tebow
January 12, 2021
In this episode, meet writer and educator Mahogany L. Browne, author of Chlorine Sky, musician and author Andrew Peterson, author of On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness, and multi-sport athlete, Tim Tebow, author of Bronco & Friends: A Party to Remember. READ MORE
Holiday Audiobooks that Bring the Magic
December 9, 2020
It’s been a Grinchy year. Which is why we’re busting out the twinkly lights, dusting off our favorite decorations, and stocking our playlists with music, podcasts, and most of all, sparkling kids audiobooks that bring the festive mood to all corners of the family workshop. READ MORE
Thanksgiving Listens to Invite to Dinner
November 24, 2020
Some people love mashed potatoes, others go gaga for green bean casserole, and of course there are folks that can’t get enough of the classic pumpkin pie. Just like everyone has a different Thanksgiving feast favorite, tastes in audiobooks can also differ. READ MORE