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MaiStoryBook 2023 Holiday Guide: Diverse + Inclusive Children’s Books

Happy Holidays! Give the gift of representation this year and stock your littles’ libraries with mirror and window children’s books: Stories where they can see

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MaiStoryBook: The Big Cheese + *How to Be a Good Sport* Craft

Welcoming the newest addition to the Food Group Series~ featured in the MaiStoryBook Library Collection: *The Big Cheese* by Jory John, Illustrated by Pete Oswald

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Filipino American History Month 2023: Children’s Books and Read Alouds

October is Filipino American History Month~ and as usual, I’m celebrating by sharing children’s books and read aloud stories with Filipino representation. As I am

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Picture Books to Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

The Mid-Autumn Festival is on September 29, 2023 this year! Also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, this special Festival coincides with the

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Celebrate Fall 2023: Children’s Books, Crafts, and Read Alouds

Happy Fall, Mai Friends! Do you have a *change in seasons* or *fall foliage* where you live? Or does the weather stay pretty similar year-round?

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Latinx Heritage Month: Children’s Books, Crafts, and Interactive Read Alouds

Sept 15- Oct. 15 is Latinx/ Hispanic Heritage Month ~ and while it’s important to read and share Latinx and Hispanic stories all year long,

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MaiStoryBook: Bitsy Bat, School Star + *I am a School Star* Craft

Introducing a read aloud book about celebrating differences, making friends, and sharing what makes you special, featured in this week’s MaiStoryBook Library Collection: “Bitsy Bat,

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Picture Books to Teach Appreciation and Respect for Different Foods 

If your child has ever been teased about their food, and suddenly requests only PB&J or turkey and cheese sandwiches for lunch~ read these picture

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A Collection for the Children of Maui: Natural Disasters, Trauma, Grief, Honoring Hawai’i

My heart goes out to all the people, families, and children affected by the devastating fire in Lahaina earlier this month, and it is my

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