Independent & Self-Published Features

Featuring up-and-coming authors and illustrators ~ Highlighting treasures from independent publishing houses and self-publishers.

Independent & Self-Published Features

*Pairs of People* by Jeanne & Mark K. Shriver

As a teacher, I always love fitting in a read aloud whenever and wherever I can~ No matter what the subject, there can always be

Independent & Self-Published Features

Duck Duck Books: Multilingual Board Books

Trying or wanting to raise multilingual kids? According to research, the best age to learn a new language is by age 10. Our brains are

Independent & Self-Published Features

A Cherolachian Tale~ Otter’s Coat: The Real Reason Turtle Raced Rabbit by Cordellya Smith

You’ve probably heard of the popular fable, “The Tortoise and the Hare,” where the two animals race, and slow-and-steady~ aka the tortoise~ wins the race.

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MaiStoryBook: Meesha Makes Friends + *How to Make Friends* Toy Craft

Introducing an empowering new story about expressing feelings and forming new relationships~ featured in the MaiStoryBook Library Collection:  “Meesha Makes Friends” by Tom Percival *~Click

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MaiStoryBook: Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea + *My Big Idea* Letter Activity

Introducing an inspiring read about pursuing your big ideas and working together to make a change in your community~ featured in the MaiStoryBook Library Collection: 

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MaiStoryBook: Eyes that Kiss in the Corners + *My Eyes* Blooming Flower Craft

Introducing a gorgeous story about recognizing your own beauty on a pathway to self-love and empowerment ~ featured in the MaiStoryBook Library Collection:  “Eyes that

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MaiStoryBook: What We’ll Build: Plans for Our Together Future + *What We’ll Build* Activity Workbook

Introducing a heartwarming story of building the future together with your loved ones~ featured in the MaiStoryBook Library Collection:  “What We’ll Build: Plans for Our

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MaiStoryBook: A Loud Winter’s Nap + *My Favorite Winter Activities* Tortoise Craft

Introducing a *Loud* winter read full of charm and woodland creatures~ featured in the MaiStoryBook Library Collection:  “A Loud Winter’s Nap” by Katy Hudson *~Click

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Winter Holiday Book-Inspired Crafts

Sharing with you MaiStoryBook’s Christmas selection of Christmas Interactive Read Alouds and Holiday Bookish Crafts. Read along as we meet Santa as a Baby, scale

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MaiStoryBook: The Couch Potato + *How to Be a Healthy Potato* Craft

Introducing the newest edition to the food-pun gang~ featured in the MaiStoryBook Library Collection:  “The Couch Potato” by Jory John and Pete Oswald *~Click here

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