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Celebrating Women in Literature: National Women's History Month 2024

March 7, 2024

March has quickly become one of our favorite months here at All About Books. Not only are we getting ready to welcome Spring, but we are also celebrating both National Reading Month and Women’s History Month! We have so[...]

Nurturing Young Minds through Parent-Child Interaction

February 27, 2024

It's a no-brainer that most parents or future caregivers envision themselves reading to their children. Many of us have cherished memories of reading with our parents, grandparents, aunts, or uncles during our own[...]

Blue Manatee Press and All About Books Join Forces!

January 29, 2024

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that All About Books has formed a partnership with Blue Manatee Press. Starting in Spring 2024, we will be offering a selection of their incredible titles on our website and[...]

Celebrating 20 Years of All About Books: A Year in Review

December 21, 2023

Looking back on yet another exceptional year at All About Books fills us with pride and accomplishment. Our team surpassed previous book shipment records and had the pleasure of commemorating a significant milestone -[...]

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: Reaching Out and Reading for a Brighter Future

December 5, 2023

The Reach Out and Read Program at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has a long history of giving out books to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. Having rolled back to birth in recent years, they[...]

Attending the 2023 Parents As Teachers International Conference

November 2, 2023

This October, Shannon and I had the pleasure of attending the 2023 Parents as Teachers International Conference. This marked our first in-person return to the conference since the pandemic, and we were filled with[...]

How to choose a great Birth-6 Month book

September 28, 2023

Infants grow and develop rapidly in the first six months of life. From establishing a daily routine to rolling over, babies learn so many new things! A crucial aspect of this time is developing the bond with their[...]

Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month

September 19, 2023

Join us in celebrating Latinx Heritage Month as we shine a spotlight on the incredible works of Latinx authors and illustrators! We are thrilled to share with you some of our favorite titles that beautifully capture the[...]

Back-to-School Books

September 7, 2023

As Summer comes to an end, parents prepare their back-to-school supply lists and plan for their more structured routines. Whether a child is going off to school for the first time or returning for another year, this can[...]

Attending the 2023 National Smart Start Conference

August 3, 2023

Back in April, Sarah Pelkey and I had the pleasure of traveling down to Greensboro, NC for the National Smart Start conference and had the opportunity to see the passion of its participants ignite the venue. 

Attending the Reach Out and Read Illinois 2023 Site Support Meeting!

July 6, 2023

In June, I had the absolute pleasure of visiting the Harold Washington Library in downtown Chicago for the Reach Out and Read Illinois Annual Site Support Meeting and Fundraiser. Over the last few years, we have[...]

Tips for stocking up and saving money in the process!

June 8, 2023

Here at All About Books, we strive to get you the best deals so that you can comfortably purchase titles within your budget for your literacy program. While all of our titles are available at a significant discount from[...]