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HEARTS with Heart! by Dr. Debra Collins

​February brings us Valentine’s Day, a perfect time to let our hearts shine. Let’s look at two picture books with loving themes that move us in different ways.  LOVE WILL...

INSPIRING PB's FOR THE JEWISH NEW YEAR

The Jewish High Holidays are coming soon, making this a good time to look at related picture books. Rosh Hashanah celebrates the creation of the world and a fresh start...

Seeds of Social Emotional Learning: Concepts and Application by Dr. Debra Collins

​Social-emotional learning, often abbreviated as SEL, has become increasingly important in picture books as a way to address the various challenges and pressures that children encounter today. 

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Facing Fears with KidLit by Debra Collins

​Both children and adults experience fears and anxieties. Factors that can fan children’s fears include being of small size and having limited power and choices. From a social-emotional learning perspective,...

IT’S ALL ABOUT . . . NEW IDEAS IN THE NEW YEAR! By Melissa Stoller

Cheers to 2025I'm excited to share a few prompts to inspire your story ideas this year that have to do with holiday cards, traditions, and fireworks! 

FACING FEARS by Dr. Debra Collins

Both children and adults experience fears and anxieties. Factors that can fan children’s fears include being of small size and having limited power and choices. From a social-emotional learning perspective,...

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