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Jan 05
“Julián Is a Mermaid” by Jessica Love

In an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world.

Jan 05
“Neither” by Airlie Anderson

In this colorful and touching story that celebrates what makes each of us unique, a little creature that’s not quite a bird and not quite a bunny–it’s “neither”–searches for a place to fit in. In the Land of This and That, there are only two kinds: blue bunnies and yellow birds. But one day a […]

Dec 30
“Sam Is My Sister” by Ashley Rhodes Carter: A Book About Supporting Trans and Non-Binary Siblings

Based on one family’s real-life experiences, this heartwarming story of a girl named Sam and the brothers who love and support her will resonate with readers everywhere.

Dec 19
We Visited “Harry Potter: Magic at Play” in Chicago

We surprised the kids last week with a day off of school in order to visit Harry Potter: Magic at Play in Chicago's Water Tower Place.