# children's literature (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover children's literature. Page: Feed: --- ## [On the Origins of Queer Islamophobia in Germany: from Sex Tourism to Queer Fascism in The Color of Desire](https://notchesblog.com/2026/08/14/on-the-origins-of-queer-islamophobia-in-germany-from-sex-tourism-to-queer-fascism-in-the-color-of-desire/) _2026-08-13 · Christopher Ewing · NOTCHES_ The story of the making of homonationalism is also the story of its unmaking. ## [The Roots of the Global Culture Wars over Birth Control](https://notchesblog.com/2026/08/13/the-roots-of-the-global-culture-wars-over-birth-control/) _2026-08-12 · Wannes Dupont · NOTCHES_ A showdown involving the Catholic Church, the United Nations, and Planned Parenthood over the politics of birth control. ## [Coloring into Existence: Queer of Color Worldmaking in Children’s Literature](https://notchesblog.com/2026/07/30/coloring-into-existence-queer-of-color-worldmaking-in-childrens-literature/) _2026-07-29 · Isabel Millan · NOTCHES_ Emerging out of the history of radical feminist and BIPOC publishers, here are three independent publishers of LGBTQ+ children’s literature. ## [NOTCHES Vacancy: Social Media Editor](https://notchesblog.com/2026/07/21/notches-vacancy-social-media-editor/) _2026-07-21 · notcheseditor · NOTCHES_ NOTCHES is seeking social media editors. ## [The Log Books: Voices of Queer Britain from the Switchboard Helpline](https://notchesblog.com/2026/06/25/the-log-books/) _2026-06-24 · Adam Zmith · NOTCHES_ A helpline that has listened to LGBTQ+ people of Britain since 1974. ## [SOCCER: Books in Time for The World Cup & About Being the Best On & Off The Field](https://pearlsandrubys.slj.com/2026/06/18/soccer-books-in-time-for-the-world-cup-about-being-the-best-on-off-the-field/) _2026-06-18 · Edith Campbell · Pearl's and Ruby's_ Torrey Maldonado shares a diverse soccer list that’s guaranteed to pay off for readers The post SOCCER: Books in Time for The World Cup & About Being the Best On & Off The Field appeared first on Pearl's and Ruby's . ## [The Lion, the Witch, and the Closet? Friendship and Queer Desire in the Life of C. S. Lewis](https://notchesblog.com/2026/06/18/lion-witch-closet-friendship-cs-lewis/) _2026-06-17 · Tom Hulme · NOTCHES_ C. S. Lewis and his friend Arthur Greeves had a queer relationship. This article approaches it with a focus on desire, sexuality, and literature. ## [What Franco’s Archives Accidentally Preserved About Queer Life in Spain](https://notchesblog.com/2026/06/11/what-francos-archives-accidentally-preserved-about-queer-life-in-spain/) _2026-06-10 · Javier Fernandez Galeano · NOTCHES_ The archive was a technology of power that paradoxically ended up preserving the very traces of queer life it set out to eradicate. ## [Hiatus](https://pearlsandrubys.slj.com/2026/06/04/hiatus/) _2026-06-04 · Edith Campbell · Pearl's and Ruby's_ I thought it’d be able to continue blogging while serving on the National Book Award committee for young people’s literature. I thought I’d figure out how to get around reviewing current books and controversies but, the process has gotten real and I can’t do both. The deliberation period is short, and it considers all youth \[…\] The post Hiatus appeared first on Pearl's and Ruby's . ## [book list: Voting](https://pearlsandrubys.slj.com/2026/05/28/book-list-voting/) _2026-05-28 · Edith Campbell · Pearl's and Ruby's_ Be sure the following books are among those in your library to educate young readers about why and how groups have fought for the right to vote in the US. The post book list: Voting appeared first on Pearl's and Ruby's . [Listen](https://pearlsandrubys.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Vote.mp3) ## [Stay updated on your professional world (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/D0akC6whfhnN) _2026-05-28 · **Sponsored**_ Keep in touch with people you know, build your career. ## [How Do You Teach Your Children to Love Learning?](https://www.smarthomeschooler.com/blog/2019/2/23/teach-your-children-to-love-learning) _2026-05-28 · Liz Hanson · Homeschooling for maximum intellectual and character development_ It’s not difficult to knock the curiosity out of a child. ## [Tasty Tim and the Gender Benders who made Pop History](https://notchesblog.com/2026/05/26/tasty-tim-and-the-gender-benders-who-made-pop-history/) _2026-05-25 · Stephen Brogan · NOTCHES_ Although best known as a 1980s tabloid slur, the term 'gender bender' refers to a thriving androgynous youth tribe devoted to alternative music, clothes and nightlife. ## [A Quiet Sunday Afternoon](https://pearlsandrubys.slj.com/2026/05/24/a-quiet-sunday-afternoon/) _2026-05-24 · Edith Campbell · Pearl's and Ruby's_ My ancestors didn’t dwell in the mud. They avoid gunk and grime, leaving the world with luminous examples to guide us through. The post A Quiet Sunday Afternoon appeared first on Pearl's and Ruby's . [Listen](https://pearlsandrubys.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Four.mp3) ## [7 Ways Homeschooled Children Get Ahead](https://www.smarthomeschooler.com/blog/2024/2/22/7-ways-homeschooled-children-get-ahead) _2026-05-21 · Liz Hanson · Homeschooling for maximum intellectual and character development_ According to the research on homeschooling, homeschooled children are ahead of their schooled peers intellectually and socially. They learn more and they socialize more, the latter putting them ahead emotionally too. If you are homeschooling using sound methods , you know this is true because the proof is in the pudding; you can see it for yourself. But if you aren't homeschooling, here's 7… ## [End Your Homeschooling Year Positively: Top Tips](https://www.smarthomeschooler.com/blog/2017/6/8/end-your-homeschooling-year-positively-top-tips) _2026-05-13 · Liz Hanson · Homeschooling for maximum intellectual and character development_ Now that the homeschool year is winding down, are you worried your children didn't finish everything you had mapped out for them? ## [We Are Kidlit Summer Reading List](https://pearlsandrubys.slj.com/2026/05/12/we-are-kidlit-summer-reading-list/) _2026-05-12 · Edith Campbell · Pearl's and Ruby's_ I’m so happy to share the We Are Kidlit Summer Reading list with you. This year, Dr. Sujei Lugo led Sam Bloom, Dr. Sonia Alejandra Rodriguez, Lyn Miller Lachmann, Ariana Sani Hussain and myself through our annual process to curate a book list for all ages of children that we work really hard on to \[…\] The post We Are Kidlit Summer Reading List appeared first on Pearl's and Ruby's . [Listen](https://pearlsandrubys.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Wtp.mp3) ## [Come to My Cottage: Queer Pleasures and Female Fandom in the Silent Hollywood Era](https://notchesblog.com/2026/05/12/come-to-my-cottage-queer-pleasures-and-female-fandom-in-the-silent-hollywood-era/) _2026-05-11 · Diana Anselmo · NOTCHES_ A century before Heated Rivalry (2025), female moviegoers enjoyed producing queer readings of silent Hollywood stars. ## [Kidlit Diversity in 2025](https://pearlsandrubys.slj.com/2026/05/08/kidlit-diversity-in-2025/) _2026-05-08 · Edith Campbell · Pearl's and Ruby's_ The number of diverse books is decreasing. The post Kidlit Diversity in 2025 appeared first on Pearl's and Ruby's . [Listen](https://pearlsandrubys.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ccbc.mp3) ## [3 Reasons Abridged Children’s Books Are a Waste of Time](https://www.smarthomeschooler.com/blog/2023/3/23/children-should-not-read-abridged-books) _2026-05-08 · Liz Hanson · Homeschooling for maximum intellectual and character development_ Should you let your children read abridged books? It’s a question worth asking. ## [The 6 Purposes of Modern Schooling No One Told You About](https://www.smarthomeschooler.com/blog/2025/6-purposes-modern-schooling-john-taylor-gatto-social-conditioning) _2026-05-06 · Liz Hanson · Homeschooling for maximum intellectual and character development_ What is fundamentally wrong with school, and why should we think twice before sending our children off? John Taylor Gatto answers these questions for us. What follows is a short excerpt that summarizes 6 disturbing purposes of modern education. It is excerpted from his essay in the book, Education’s Not the Point . In John’s Own Words “Theorists from Plato to Rousseau knew well, and explicitly… ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LcQuQGf3h3BX) _2026-05-06 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [No Shoes In The House](https://pearlsandrubys.slj.com/2026/05/05/no-shoes-in-the-house/) _2026-05-05 · Edith Campbell · Pearl's and Ruby's_ This year, Samira Ahmad and Joanna Ho will observe the month by be co-hosting “No Shoes In The House: Solidarity at Home and Beyond.” In the IG live series, they promise “(too) honest conversations about history, identity, and building more powerful unified community.” The post No Shoes In The House appeared first on Pearl's and Ruby's . [Listen](https://pearlsandrubys.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Aapi.mp3) ## [Trans Cinema: Making Communities, Identities, and Worlds](https://notchesblog.com/2026/04/28/trans-cinema-making-communities-identities-and-worlds/) _2026-04-27 · Laura Horak · NOTCHES_ An exciting introduction to cinema by the trans creators who are innovating filmmaking to imagine a more inclusive world. ## [The 2026 Zena Sutherland Lecture](https://pearlsandrubys.slj.com/2026/04/25/the-2026-zena-sutherland-lecture/) _2026-04-25 · Edith Campbell · Pearl's and Ruby's_ The 43rd annual lecture will be presented by best-selling and award-winning author and illustrator Jerry Craft. The post The 2026 Zena Sutherland Lecture appeared first on Pearl's and Ruby's . [Listen](https://pearlsandrubys.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Zebra.mp3) ## [5 Ways to Nurture Your Child’s Curiosity](https://www.smarthomeschooler.com/blog/2023/3/30/5-encourage-childs-curiosity) _2026-04-22 · Liz Hanson · Homeschooling for maximum intellectual and character development_ A friend showed me a clip of her nine-month-old baby. I looked into the baby's eyes as I watched the video. The intense alertness and the acute observation of each facial move she saw in her mother's face was fascinating. The baby wanted to know how to make the same expressions her mother was making. It's the intense desire to know that all healthy children possess, yet why do so many children… ## [Midweek Mailing](https://pearlsandrubys.slj.com/2026/04/15/midweek-mailing/) _2026-04-15 · Edith Campbell · Pearl's and Ruby's_ Wednesdays are my day to mail or email my representatives. The post Midweek Mailing appeared first on Pearl's and Ruby's . [Listen](https://pearlsandrubys.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/8.mp3) ## [The Steve Jobs Habit Every Homeschooling Parent Should Adopt](https://www.smarthomeschooler.com/blog/2025/the-steve-jobs-habit-every-homeschooling-parent-should-adopt) _2026-04-15 · Liz Hanson · Homeschooling for maximum intellectual and character development_ Steve Jobs had a habit homeschoolers can benefit from. But first, consider this: on average, we make 35,000 decisions in a single day. As homeschoolers, it’s likely that we make even more of these than the average person. After making thousands of decisions, we begin to experience what the theorists refer to as “decision fatigue.” When decision fatigue kicks in, the quality of our decisions starts… ## [The Future of Libraries: Humanity, Technology, and the Stories We Preserve](https://pearlsandrubys.slj.com/2026/04/12/the-future-of-libraries-humanity-technology-and-the-stories-we-preserve/) _2026-04-12 · Edith Campbell · Pearl's and Ruby's_ Attendees can expect to learn about the vast responsibilities of the panelists, how to take advantage of their local institutions, and what they should keep in mind if they choose to use generative AI. The post The Future of Libraries: Humanity, Technology, and the Stories We Preserve appeared first on Pearl's and Ruby's . [Listen](https://pearlsandrubys.slj.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ten-2.mp3) ## [11 Ways to Convince your Spouse to Homeschool!](https://www.smarthomeschooler.com/blog/2024/05/02/11-ways-to-convince-your-spouse-to-homeschool) _2026-04-09 · Liz Hanson · Homeschooling for maximum intellectual and character development_ If your husband or wife’s mind is already set against homeschooling, you have to approach the situation very gingerly. It’s not wise to push our views on someone, least of all a spouse. “ It is time that we squarely face the fact that institutional schoolteaching is destructive to children. ” — John Taylor Gatto Usually when a spouse doesn’t agree with homeschooling, it’s because he doesn’t… ## [Raising Hopeful Children in Turbulent Times](https://www.smarthomeschooler.com/blog/2026/3/19/raising-hopeful-children-in-turbulent-times) _2026-03-19 · Liz Hanson · Homeschooling for maximum intellectual and character development_ “Hope is the thing with feathers,” wrote Emily Dickinson. During a dark time like the one we are living through, it’s a poem that’s worth memorizing. If you’ve ever lost hope, then you know it’s a very scary place to be. Without hope, we lose our will to live. Suicide rates are some of the highest in America, with its youngest victim, Samantha Kuberski, being six years of age. She hung herself… ## [Don’t Be Afraid to Homeschool: Here’s Why…](https://www.smarthomeschooler.com/blog/2020/6/24/dont-be-afraid-to-homeschool) _2026-02-25 · Liz Hanson · Homeschooling for maximum intellectual and character development_ The ‘Not Enough’ Syndrome As women, we tend to think we are not enough as we are. Add homeschooling into the mix and our list of not enoughs now includes neither smart , nor patient , nor educated enough to homeschool. The thought of homeschooling conjures up fears that you may fail, disappoint your family, or even worse, hinder your children's chances of success. You might think that… ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7VJmx545DIma) _2026-02-25 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## [A Homeschooler’s #1 Enemy: The Comparison Trap](https://www.smarthomeschooler.com/blog/2019/1/28/comparison-trap-homeschool-enemy) _2026-02-19 · Liz Hanson · Homeschooling for maximum intellectual and character development_ My kids are behind! Now what? ## [Phonics App or Phonics Book: Which Wins?](https://www.smarthomeschooler.com/blog/2026/02/12phonics-app-or-phonics-book-which-wins) _2026-02-12 · Liz Hanson · Homeschooling for maximum intellectual and character development_ Should you buy a phonics book and teach your child to read, or should you hand the task over to your computer? ## [Are You Maximizing Your Child's Natural Genius?](https://www.smarthomeschooler.com/blog/2026/2/4/are-you-maximizing-your-child-natural-genius) _2026-02-04 · Liz Hanson · Homeschooling for maximum intellectual and character development_ Throughout history, there are stories of the influence of a mother in the life of an accomplished figure. Thomas Edison was one of them, as your child may be too. His mother, Nancy, pulled him out of school after he was labeled "addled" by his teacher. Mrs. Edison was told that her son could not think clearly. He was only eight years old. What an unjust misdiagnosis for an eight-year-old who had… ## [Children Can Increase Intelligence by Increasing Focus](https://www.smarthomeschooler.com/blog/2025/1/23/children-increase-intelligence-with-better-focus) _2026-01-28 · Liz Hanson · Homeschooling for maximum intellectual and character development_ The ability to focus leads to faster comprehension, better memory retention, and more efficient study habits which equates to higher intelligence. The Problem Children, however, are losing the ability to focus for sustained periods of time because we’re failing to raise them in ways that develop this skill. Then, when they are too easily distracted, we are very quick to cry "ADHD!" When you… ## [Psychologist Blames Zuckerberg for his Parenting Skills](https://www.smarthomeschooler.com/blog/2026/1/22/psychologist-blames-zuckerberg-for-his-parenting-skills) _2026-01-22 · Liz Hanson · Homeschooling for maximum intellectual and character development_ I'm not going to mention names but I was listening to this reel about screens and children from someone whose work I respect. This time, I hit the "watch again" link. "Did I really just hear that?" I asked myself. So I played it again, and yes, I did really just hear that. Below is the transcript of what he said, and then I'm going to analyze it. The problems inherent in this message sum up what… ## [# 1 Most Intelligent New Year's Resolution for Parents](https://www.smarthomeschooler.com/blog/2026/1/8/-1-most-intelligent-new-years-resolution-for-parents) _2026-01-08 · Liz Hanson · Homeschooling for maximum intellectual and character development_ In 2026, so many parents have caught on to the dangers of screen use for their children, thanks to the work of people like Jonathan Haidt and his book, The Anxious Generation . The Resolution Consequently, many parents have made it a New Year's resolution to severely limit screen time and not just for their children. For themselves too! Each wise parent knows that her children will imitate her… ## [10 Gifts for Your Child to Love and Learn](https://www.smarthomeschooler.com/blog/2024/12/19/ten-gifts-holiday-children-education) _2025-12-18 · Liz Hanson · Homeschooling for maximum intellectual and character development_ 10 holiday gifts for children that are both educational and fun! ## [Replicability - an extension to reproducibility](https://suneeta-mall.github.io/blog/2019/12/23/replicability---an-extension-to-reproducibility/) _2025-12-08 · Suneeta Mall · Suneeta Mall | Engineering and Data Science_ Replicability - an extension to reproducibility This is \[Part 3\] - End-to-end reproducible Machine Learning pipelines on Kubernetes of technical blog ... ## [From Evaluation to Integration: How AI Became Ready for Children's Book Production](https://suneeta-mall.github.io/blog/2025/12/07/from-evaluation-to-integration-how-ai-became-ready-for-childrens-book-production/) _2025-12-08 · Suneeta Mall · Suneeta Mall | Engineering and Data Science_ From Evaluation to Integration: How AI Became Ready for Children's Book Production "Cliché, my dear parrot! Cliché!" That was my assessment in January ... ## [Curious Cassie 2.0: Revolutionizing Children's Education Through AI-Powered Storytelling](https://suneeta-mall.github.io/blog/2025/05/10/curious-cassie-20-revolutionizing-childrens-education-through-ai-powered-storytelling/) _2025-12-08 · Suneeta Mall · Suneeta Mall | Engineering and Data Science_ Curious Cassie 2.0: Revolutionizing Children's Education Through AI-Powered Storytelling Table of Contents \[Curious Cassie 2.0: Revolutionizing Child... ## [Deep Learning at Scale](https://suneeta-mall.github.io/blog/2024/05/30/deep-learning-at-scale/) _2025-12-08 · Suneeta Mall · Suneeta Mall | Engineering and Data Science_ Deep Learning at Scale - O'Reilly Book Launch After two years of intensive work, I'm excited to announce the release of "Deep Learning at Scale: At the In... ## [Launch of Curious Cassie's Beach Ride Quest](https://suneeta-mall.github.io/blog/2023/11/12/launch-of-curious-cassies-beach-ride-quest/) _2025-12-08 · Suneeta Mall · Suneeta Mall | Engineering and Data Science_ Launch of Curious Cassie's Beach Ride Quest We are thrilled to announce the launch of Curious Cassie's Beach Ride Quest - an exciting concept book from th... ## [ChatGPT vs Me: As a Children's Authors](https://suneeta-mall.github.io/blog/2023/01/01/chatgpt-vs-me-as-a-childrens-authors/) _2025-12-08 · Suneeta Mall · Suneeta Mall | Engineering and Data Science_ ChatGPT vs Me: As a Children's Authors For all the right reasons, large language models have taken the world by storm! It’s pretty impressive what \[ChatGP... ## [Feature Analysis - t-SNE vs UMAP](https://suneeta-mall.github.io/blog/2022/06/09/feature-analysis---t-sne-vs-umap/) _2025-12-08 · Suneeta Mall · Suneeta Mall | Engineering and Data Science_ Review and comparison of two manifold learning algorithms: t-SNE and UMAP What are manifold learning algorithms? What is t-SNE and UMAP? What are the diff... ## [Confident Learning and Clean Data](https://suneeta-mall.github.io/blog/2022/05/16/confident-learning-and-clean-data/) _2025-12-08 · Suneeta Mall · Suneeta Mall | Engineering and Data Science_ Confident Learning: Label errors are imperative! So what can you do? What makes deep-learning so great, despite what you may have heard, is data! There i... ## [Hydra Pydantic Config Management](https://suneeta-mall.github.io/blog/2023/11/12/hydra-pydantic-config-management/) _2025-12-08 · Suneeta Mall · Suneeta Mall | Engineering and Data Science_ Pydra - Pydantic and Hydra for configuration management of model training experiments How do you manage the configurations of your model training experime... ## [Data in Deep Learning](https://suneeta-mall.github.io/blog/2021/12/31/data-in-deep-learning/) _2025-12-08 · Suneeta Mall · Suneeta Mall | Engineering and Data Science_ Review of recent advances in dealing with data size challenges in Deep Learning The energy and excitement in machine learning and deep learning communitie... ## [WTH! Who killed my pod - Whodunit?](https://suneeta-mall.github.io/blog/2021/03/14/wth-who-killed-my-pod---whodunit/) _2025-12-08 · Suneeta Mall · Suneeta Mall | Engineering and Data Science_ Debugging OOMKilled Pods in Kubernetes: A Deep Dive When I deployed a new application to our self-managed Kubernetes cluster, chaos ensued. Pods were bein... ## [End-to-end reproducible Machine Learning pipelines on Kubernetes](https://suneeta-mall.github.io/blog/2019/12/23/end-to-end-reproducible-machine-learning-pipelines-on-kubernetes/) _2025-12-08 · Suneeta Mall · Suneeta Mall | Engineering and Data Science_ End-to-end reproducible Machine Learning pipelines on Kubernetes This is \[Part 3\] - End-to-end reproducible Machine Learning pipelines on Kubernetes o... ## [Reproducible ML with TensorFlow](https://suneeta-mall.github.io/blog/2019/12/22/reproducible-ml-with-tensorflow/) _2025-12-08 · Suneeta Mall · Suneeta Mall | Engineering and Data Science_ Realizing reproducible Machine Learning - with Tensorflow This is \[Part 2\] - Realizing reproducible Machine Learning - with Tensorflow of technical bl...