Today’s debut picture book comes from a writer who was determined to see diversity in children’s books all over the world. Continue reading
Author: jenabenton
Simply 7 with Diana Murray: SOMEDAY, MAYBE
Have you ever wondered what the future would look like? If you have, then today’s picture book is for you. Continue reading
Giveaway winner: NO WORLD TOO BIG
It’s time to announce another giveaway winner! Continue reading
Simply 7 with Elisa Boxer: HIDDEN HOPE
I don’t think I will ever stop being fascinated by stories from WWII, but perhaps what is most fascinating to me is that there are still new stories to be found and told from that era. Continue reading
Simply 7 with Marie Boyd: JUST A WORM
Today’s debut picture book comes from an author illustrator who uses a unique artistic approach: quilling! Continue reading
Simply 7 with Jeanette Bradley & Giveaway: NO WORLD TOO BIG
Today’s picture book is another poetry collection about young people doing extraordinary things. Continue reading
Simply 7 with Laura Purdie Salas: FINDING FAMILY
Today’s picture book is mind blowing. The same author writes on the same topic but this new book is even more incredible! How is that possible? Continue reading
Simply 7 with Molly Ruttan: SOMETHING WILD
When I was in first grade, a special guest came to my class to play not one, but three little violins (each one smaller than the other). From the very first note, I fell madly in love with the sound of those strings, and it was a love that has remained strong even to this day. That is one of the many reasons I was drawn to today’s picture book from author-illustrator Molly Ruttan. Continue reading
Simply 7 with Rebecca G. Levington: WHATEVER COMES TOMORROW
Do you ever worry about the future? Haven’t we all done that these last few years? Today’s picture book is perfect for every one of us. Continue reading
Simply 7 with Marcia Berneger: BUSY FEET
I have a confession. I’ve been hobbled with a boot due to a foot injury since Thanksgiving and BOY is that humbling. I do not have my normal mobility and I miss it like you wouldn’t believe. So when I read today’s picture book focusing on feet, it felt fortuitous. Continue reading