Hi Friends,
I am so excited to share what’s happening in our corner of the children’s book world this month.
From September 8 to 10 families everywhere are invited to join the International NICU Read-A-Thon with Babies With Books. This event celebrates the power of reading with children, starting as early as newborns in the Neonatal ICU.
As part of the read-a-thon you can download a wonderful collection of FREE eBooks. These titles feature themes of health and affirmation, family love, and fun with animals. They are designed to comfort, uplift, and entertain the whole family. This is my 3rd year participating in this wonderful event, and I have two books you can grab for FREE!
Why is this event so important? Because research shows that reading to babies can:
Support healthy brain development
Soothe and calm in stressful environments
Strengthen parent and baby bonding
Create habits that encourage a lifelong love of reading
Whether your little one is a newborn, preschooler, or big kid, the read-a-thon is a beautiful reminder that it is never too early or too late to share the joy of books together. You can grab all of the books shown above for free: GET THEM HERE!
Our YouTube series Kids Ask Authors Answer has reached an exciting milestone. We just featured our very first full chapter book read aloud, and it is such a special story.
The book, JJ and Frijolitio by Victoria Cepeda, follows JJ, a preteen gamer in New Jersey, and Frijolito, an adorable dog from the Dominican Republic searching for his forever person. Their journeys collide in a heartwarming tale filled with hope, family, and connection.
This story is especially meaningful because it is multiethnic and disability-inclusive while remaining free of stereotypes. Kids will see that we often have more in common than meets the eye. Parents and teachers will love how the book sparks conversations about friendship, cultural connections, family bonds, courage, and the joy of adopting rescue animals.
The full read aloud is about one hour and fifteen minutes, making it perfect to enjoy in smaller chunks. There is still plenty of time to watch and send in your child’s questions for the author. The live interview will be happening on September 18 and we would love to feature your child’s curiosity in the Q&A.
Watch it now!
Why don’t rescue dogs write novels?
Because they can’t get past the ruff drafts.
Wishing you a week filled with good books, sweet treats, and lots of laughter!
P.S. Got friends who love giveaways, free books, and author fun? Forward this email to them. They’ll thank you later 😉
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