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Celebrating 15 Years of Reach Out and Read-Alabama's RX for Summer Reading Program

July 25, 2024

At All About Books, we are passionate advocates for early literacy and are dedicated to supporting literacy initiatives nationwide. One program close to our hearts is the RX for Summer Reading Program, hosted by our[...]

Inspiring Dialogic Reading with DR Books

July 16, 2024

Stepping into the spotlight on the blog this week is our esteemed colleague, Dr. John Hutton. Exploring his DR Book series, he sheds light on the profound influence of dialogic reading in enhancing literacy skills. What[...]

Inside the Reach Out and Read Leadership Conference 2024

June 20, 2024

In May 2024, the AAB team had the pleasure of attending the Reach Out and Read Leadership Conference in the vibrant city of New York. The first day was filled with enriching opportunities, starting with a seminar on[...]

How Papa became a Princess and stories about supportive parents with Doug Cenko

June 13, 2024

In 2023 we established a partnership with Blue Manatee Press, working together to feature some of their titles in our All About Books catalogs. Through this partnership, we have had the pleasure of connecting with the[...]

Empowering Early Literacy: Supporting Literacy Events and Initiatives

June 6, 2024

Reach Out & Read San Diego Read and Romp Fundraiser: All About Books has long been partnered with Reach Out and Read San Diego. This past April we had the opportunity to support their 14th annual Read and Romp family[...]

Choosing Books for our Catalog!

April 19, 2024

At the beginning of a new calendar year, our customers eagerly await the arrival of their new All About Books catalog. Months of work selecting books, formatting, calculating pricing, proofing, and printing come[...]

Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story - Embracing Diversity in Children's Literature

March 21, 2024

I was beyond thrilled when we at All About Books, decided to partner with publishers to create an exclusive paperback print run of Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story. Growing up as a descendant of the Blackfeet[...]

National Reading Month & the Importance of Reading

March 14, 2024

March is designated as National Reading Month, a time dedicated to the importance of reading. This special month holds significance as it commemorates the birthday of children's author, Dr. Seuss, born on March 2, 1904.[...]

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[...]

Black Representation in Children’s Books

February 1, 2024

Hi! My name is Paul Beckford, and I am a Recreation Coordinator working in the New York City area. I work in a shelter with low-income families and immigrants coming to the United States who have experienced adversity[...]

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 -[...]