Willow is thrilled the whole class - including her! - is invited to classmate Kristabelle’s fantastic birthday party, until the bossy birthday girl starts cro

Inviting multiple ways of critically engaging with literature, this text offers a fresh perspective on how to integrate children’s literature into and across

Willow is worried that she won't smile right for her school picture. She chooses the perfect outfit and practices her smiles, but at the sight of the big lights

Situated at the intersection of race and civics, this volume discusses how communities of color interpret and enact civics both within and beyond the classroom.

This collection of essays explores a wealth of topics in children’s and young adult literature and culture. Contributions about picture-books include analyses