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Oct 31
“The Day The Crayons Quit” by Drew Daywalt  (Author), Oliver Jeffers  (Illustrator)

The hilarious, colorful #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon that every kid wants! Gift a copy to someone you love today. Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They quit! Blue crayon needs a break from coloring all […]

Oct 26
Carolyn Sloan’s “Welcome to Music” Interactive Book Series has a New Installment: “Welcome to the Opera”

The latest installment in beloved music educator Carolyn Sloan’s Welcome to Music interactive book series has been released: Welcome to the Opera

Oct 24
“My Life Beyond Depression: A Mayo Clinic Patient Story” by Hey Gee

Studies show that, at any point in time, 10% to 15% of children and adolescents have some symptoms of depression. They may have a hard time seeing how their life will look after they harness the tools to manage symptoms of depression. 

Oct 16
What Working At Whole Foods During A Global Pandemic Taught Me About People

I interacted with hundreds of customers each day while on and off the clock. All the while wearing my mask, and gloves, and washing/wiping everything down (clothes, masks, food, etc.) before and after a shift. I felt exposed every day, but we needed an income to live.