Recently, there’s been a huge interest in diverse books and books about race and racism. Children’s books specifically about race and racism are important. Equally important are books that feature … Read More
Ten New Books for Black History Month
We are always learning along with our students at WITS! This year, we’re celebrating Black History Month by sharing ten brand-new titles with our students and our community. Learn about trailblazing Black … Read More
10 Books About Cooking & Food
You probably know and love Strega Nona and her bubbling pasta pot. You might remember the pea soup fog rolling in when someone read you Cloudy With a Chance of … Read More
Four Books about Home and Belonging
Throughout the year, WITS students and mentors build relationships together through books and the power of sharing stories. At the end of each program year, to celebrate the time students … Read More
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. AAPI Heritage Month is celebrated in May because in May 1843 the first Japanese immigrants arrived in the US, and … Read More
What’s in the 2022 WITSummer Books Bag?
One of my favorite parts of my job is managing our WITSummer Books initiative. Each spring, WITS gives each student in our volunteer-powered programs four brand-new books as a gift … Read More
Beyond Good Intentions: Diversity in Kid Lit
The WITS Team recently came together to do a deep dive into diverse kids’ books: learning about recent movements in kid lit, discussing where we missed seeing our own identities … Read More
WITSummer Books Highlights 2021
We are excited to wrap up this very unusual year with our annual tradition of WITSummer Books. Like in past years, WITS is giving a selection of diverse, high-interest books … Read More
What is a Book Talk?
A Book Talk is like a very short “commercial” for a book. The goal of Book Talks is to share favorite books so that students can learn about titles recommended … Read More
Diverse Winter Picture Books
WITS often discusses how important it is for children of all backgrounds to read diverse books. While some of the titles below are culturally specific, many are not. All, however, are … Read More
