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February 25, 2025
Kwesi and Nana Ruby Learn to Swim: From Water to Paper
Learning to swim as an adult helped me confront barriers facing the black community and inspired my…
September 02, 2024
How to help kids navigate strong emotions with art
With youth mental health worsening, how do we help raise emotionally resilient kids?
September 02, 2024
Exploring culture and connection with our picture book ‘I’ll See You in Ijebu’
With every turn of the page, you’re drawn deeper into Olu’s life, whether you experience the…
August 20, 2024
From storytime to saving fireflies: a picture book inspiring kids to care for nature
By weaving conservation messages into engaging narratives, STEM books like ‘Firefly Galaxy’ can…
May 22, 2024
April 09, 2024
The rattlin’ place that inspired ‘The Rattlin’ Bog’
Author Jessica Law shares the inspiration — and popular Irish folk song — behind her picture…
March 15, 2024
The magical (real-life!) creature that inspired my book
Author Sarah Nelson shares the inspiration — and creatures — behind her picture book ‘Firefly…
January 30, 2024
How to Teach Kids About Sustainability Through Books
Author Mia Wenjen provides tips to raising little environmentalists by sharing the story behind her…
December 15, 2023
Wishing you a wonderful new year!
CEO and Co-Founder, Nancy Traversy
December 13, 2023
Translating my book back to my native language
Author Ævar Þór Benediktsson had to translate his book ‘Stranded!’ back to his native…
November 22, 2023
10 independent bookstores to visit in Canada
Looking to scope out the indie bookstore scene in Canada? This is the ultimate list for you!
November 15, 2023
Our exciting new partnership with Reach Out and Read of Greater New York
Barefoot Books works with Reach Out and Read of Greater New York’s Book Buddies program to…
November 14, 2023
Barefoot Books attends Books For Africa’s 35th Anniversary Gala
Read more about our longtime partnership with this amazing literacy organization.
November 03, 2023
The Diverse Books for All Coalition Selects Barefoot Books as a Major Publishing Partner
Learn about how we are partnering with the Diverse Books for All Coalition to bring diverse books…
April 26, 2023
The Best Books for Supporting Literacy Development: Preschool Age Children
Activities, tips & book recommendations to help support literacy development for preschoolers.
January 17, 2023
How her own struggle with anxiety inspired Rebecca Gardyn Levington’s book ‘Whatever Comes Tomorrow’
Author Rebecca Gardyn Levington shares the process behind writing her new picture book, 'Whatever…
December 19, 2022
Wishing you a wonderful new year!
CEO and Co-Founder, Nancy Traversy, reflects on 2022.
September 30, 2022
10 Kids’ Books for World Kindness Day
These top ten titles inspire children to be kind to themselves, to others and to our planet.
September 06, 2022
Gratitude Activity for Kids: Make an Ubuntu Collage
Make a South African ubuntu collage and reflect on all of the people in your life you are connected…
August 31, 2022
The true story behind Sheetal Sheth’s book ‘Making Happy’
Sheetal Sheth shares the true story behind her book ‘Making Happy.’