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Books We Love

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Songs We Love

Songs and rhymes that are safe for storytime.

This space supports librarians, teachers, and educators in developing diverse, equitable, and inclusive early literacy programming and book collections. We share songs, tips, resources, and book recommendations that support little learners, their families, and our fellow educators.

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Storytime Solidarity

Follow our solidarity blog of storytimers conquering issues and creating the space to let kids grow!

Anne and her dadBook ListsA Loving Left With Me: An Introduction
October 2, 2025

A Loving Left With Me: An Introduction

CONTENT WARNING: death and grief. In the dim, distant days of studying for my MLIS we had to complete a research project. When I did it, one of our options…
A pile of pride-themed picture books on top of a rainbow coloured blanket, and one in lavender. They are held by a puppet in the colours of the trans pride flag.AllyshipBook ListsCensorshipDiversity & InclusionInterviewsLGBTQ+StorytimePride everyday
June 3, 2025

Pride everyday

A few months ago, a hate group tried to invade a children's Pride event in my city. I had family there. They were SO excited! One was excited to see…
Map of Asia and Oceania.AllyshipBook ListsDiversity & InclusionEventsRepresentation Matters: AANHPI Heritage Month: Resources
April 24, 2025

Representation Matters: AANHPI Heritage Month: Resources

As you can tell by the full name – Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPI) is a United States creation. As someone of Pāhekā (white settler)…
The Paperbag Princess book cover.Book ListsStorytimeHere be Dragons
April 17, 2025

Here be Dragons

April 23 is Saint George's Day. So, it seemed like a good time to celebrate all things dragonish. Bread & Butter: Dragon Version. Dragon, Dragon In the Sky. Dragon Friends.…
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Songs We Love

Earth with mask on pink background with music notes and stares
Please Put Your Face Mask On, My Friend

Please Put Your Face Mask On, My Friend

concerned face on purple background
Bowl of Cherries (Alternatives)

Bowl of Cherries (Alternatives)

Sing Rhyme and Play Song
Sing, Rhyme, and Play Song

Sing, Rhyme, and Play Song

concerned face on purple background
Hello Friends / Goodbye Friends (Alternatives)

Hello Friends / Goodbye Friends (Alternatives)

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Books We Love

Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down
Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down

Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down

The light she feels inside book cover.
The Light She Feels Inside

The Light She Feels Inside

La Cucaracha Martina book cover.
La Cucaracha Martina

La Cucaracha Martina

Fear the bunny by Richard T. Morris and Priscilla Burris.
Fear the Bunny

Fear the Bunny

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