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There’s something powerful about peeling back the layers of someone’s life and seeing how they made it…not just the highlight reel, but the grit, the missteps, the endurance, the growth.

That’s why I enjoy reading autobiographies and memoirs. They’re blueprints and life lessons wrapped in real people’s experiences.

I’m SO excited to dive into Tina Knowles’ @mstinaknowles new memoir, Matriarch. From what I’ve read in the synopsis, she gets real opening up about her childhood in Galveston, raising daughters who would go on to shift culture, navigating betrayal, love, healing, and claiming her voice in a world that often tried to silence her. It’s a book about family, faith, and fighting forward. @oprahsbookclub

Are planning to read Matriarch too? 👇🏾

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Publishing January 13, 2026 from author @tamekafryerbrown and illustrator @alleannaharris, Prayer Is published by @mackidsbooks. Check out the synopsis below.

When we lie down to sleep or bless our food before we eat, we pray. But what is prayer?

Prayer is gratitude. Prayer is love. Prayer is a gift from God that everyone can use in times of need. It can be said in a shout or a whisper, in the pews of a church or on the living room couch. Prayer is simple—anyone can do it.

With simple, sweet, contemplative text from award-winning author Tameka Fryer Brown and sweet illustrations from rising-star artist Alleanna Harris, Prayer Is is a gentle exploration of the different meanings of prayer seen through the eyes of a girl and her family—the perfect gift for baby showers, christenings, birthdays, or any moment in a child’s life.

Available for pre-orders now wherever books are sold.

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Passover is a time for storytelling, tradition, and togetherness; and these picture books capture all of that and more.

“Sharing Shalom” by Danielle Sharkan is a gentle reminder that peace and kindness start with us.
“An Invitation to Passover” by Rabbi Kerry Olitzky shows how every family brings something special to the seder table.
“Next Year in the White House” by Richard Michelson tells the inspiring true story of President Obama’s first seder in the White House.

Whether you’re passing down traditions or discovering them for the first time, these books are a beautiful way to bring the meaning of Passover into the hands and hearts of young readers.

Which one will you be reading this season?

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Spring has officially sprung, and that means it’s the perfect time for reading about blooming flowers, gardening, and rainy day adventures to capture the joy and wonder of the season. #springhassprung🌸 #springishere

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Sometimes, a little music can turn into something big.

Mary, the queen of style and flair, loves to add a little sparkle wherever she goes. One day, while strumming her ukulele, she gets a grand idea: why not start a band?

With her signature confidence and creativity, she gathers her friends and they get to work. But when the music sounds more like mayhem than melody, Mary has to step up, take the lead, and bring everyone together; just in time for the big performance.

Recommended for ages 4-8.

Be sure to check out the other books in this series: Mary Had a Little Glam and Mary Had a Little Plan. Written by @tammisauer. Illustrated by @vanessabrantleynewton. Published by @unionsqandco.

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There’s something special about living in a state that truly values its libraries. Libraries are places where stories, resources, and community come together. Investing in a library means investing in everyone. A well-funded library makes a town richer in ways that go beyond money.

Shoutout to @newcanaanlibrary for being the prettiest library I’ve ever seen so far in the state of Connecticut. Let me know your favorite Connecticut library in the comments.

P.S. Libraries are currently under attack by the current U.S. administration. Please support your local libraries and museums. They need us now more than ever before.

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From the Olympics to the U.S. Navy, the Asian American women featured in this book have led, innovated, and inspired across every field imaginable.

Girls to the Front celebrates the incredible achievements of 40 Asian American women who helped change the world. This book encourages young readers to tap into their own greatness.

Women Featured: Mary Tape, Umpeylia “Sugar Pie” DeSanto, Susan Ahn Cuddy, Sunisa “Suni” Lee, Zarina Hashmi, Cristeta Comerford, Anna May Wong, Grace Lee Boggs, Christine Ha, Kimora Lee Simmons, Vicki Manalo Draves, Amy Tan, Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu, Tammy Duckworth, Lucy Liu, Gyo Fujikawa, Kalpana Chawla, Helen Zia, Ny Sou Okon, Vera Wang, Geena Rocero, Patsy Mink, Gabriella Wilson (H.E.R.), Dr. Erika Lee, Chloe Kim, Margaret Cho, Maya Lin, Yuri Kochiyama, Kristi Yamaguchi, Tye Leung Schulze, Ali Wong, Dr. Kazue Togasaki, Merritt Moore, Nicole Ponseca, Miyoshi Umeki, Joy Cho, Dorothy Toy, Ruby Ibarra, Dr. Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, and Kamala Harris.

Perfect for young dreamers and leaders ready to make history. Ages 8-12 and up. Published by @harperkids @ninamataart

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