Hey readers!
Welcome to the all new The Kids Are All Right newsletter format! We’ve switched up a few things to bring you even more kid lit content, so take a look around! In addition to new releases and recommendations in every send, you’ll also see a roundup of the latest in children’s content up on Book Riot, plus a bookish kid lit gift item we think you might love.
I hope you’re all enjoying your springs. As I write this, we’ve got a bunch of stormy weather coming our way, which makes for a perfect reading mood (assuming the power lines prevail). Take a look at this week’s recs and find something good to curl up with. Or, if your weather is better than mine, something to bask in the sun with.
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If you’re looking for something cute for someone (every season is baby shower season!), these adorable personalized book ends are perfect. I’m partial to tiny animals, but there are multiple options from this same Etsy shop that are equally cute.
New Releases
A Home Named Walter by Chelsea Lin Wallace and Ginnie Hsu
In this sweet picture book, a home by the name of Walter tries to warm up to to its new family after its previous owners move out.
Pride: An Inspirational History of the LGBTQ+ Movement by Stella Caldwell
This nonfiction read is a wonderful primer on queer history packed with colorful illustrations and photos. It’s not only a celebration of queer history but also of the young, queer people of today who have contributed essays to the book.
Don’t forget you can get three free audiobooks at Audiobooks.com with a free trial!
Riot Recommendations
Harriet Gets Carried Away by Jessie Sima: One of my personal favorites when it comes to picture books (Jessie Sima is a genius if you ask me) about the absolutely adorable Harriet, who loves wearing costumes and, on her birthday, dresses up as a penguin only to be mistaken for one and…get carried away.
Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol: The Haunted House Next Door by Andrés Miedoso, illustrated by Víctor Rivas: For lovers of the spooky, the funny, and intriguing new neighbors is this rollicking chapter book series about a boy who moves next door to the ultra-brave Desmond Cole.
Pepper’s Rules for Secret Sleuthing by Brianna Mcdonald: An intriguing (and queer!) middle grade mystery about the titular Pepper who turns her private eye on her own family after the mysterious death of her Aunt Florence.
Until next time,
Chelsea