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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[...]

Spring Into STEAM: The Power of STEAM Education

April 2, 2024

I'm sure many of you are familiar with the term STEM, representing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. In recent years, a new term has emerged in the education world - STEAM, with the "A" standing for arts. But[...]

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 -[...]

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[...]