My Current MSWL

Across the board, I am currently focused on finding stories with strong diverse and multi-cultural voices. I am drawn to picture books filled with humor, whimsy, heartfelt, make-me-giggle storytelling, and fun, SEL concepts. In Middle-Grade fiction, YA fiction, graphic novels, I’m eagerly seeking strong, distinct voices, multi-dimensional characters, compelling stories of friendships, coming-of-age stories, emotional … Read more

Free Spirit Publishing Wish List of Nonfiction for Older Kids and Teens

Books that are culturally relevant for today’s youth Mental health and executive function topics written by experts in the field Health and wellness topics written by experts in the field Tough topics and challenges faced by children and teens Strategies to address negative thinking Strategies to address media literacy and navigating complex conversations Books answering … Read more

Free Spirit Publishing Picture Book Wish List

Books that are culturally relevant for today’s children   High-interest and lyrically written picture books about experiences & challenges personally relevant to children  Fiction and nonfiction books portraying social-emotional learning (SEL) skills in connection with social studies or STEAM  Fiction and nonfiction books providing strategies to support executive function skills  Important stories from historically underrepresented voices   … Read more