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If you thought we hit “full names in book titles” in YA prior to this seasonal roundup, you’d be wrong. This trend continues to grow, and in the world of spring 2023 YA books, it’s one that will showcase how YA is becoming more thoughtful and intentional when it comes to creating more diverse, inclusive stories. Perfect? Absolutely not. On par with the fact the US is nearly 40% people of the global majority and books should reflect that? Nah. But the more these books succeed–and they do–the more we’ll see the needle continue pushing forward…if publishers aren’t being intimidated...

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Alpacas may be the most unusual farm animals in Arkansas. Hidden under thick layers of soft fleece, these slender animals have long necks, gangly legs and small heads with pointy ears. Often confused with its cousin the llama, alpacas are soft, cuddly, and friendly members of the camel family. Alpaca farms producing fiber and fertilizers are popping up all over the state. What’s more fun for an animal-loving 6-year-old boy than a trip to a farm? How about an adventure to an alpaca farm? There are a handful of established alpaca farms in Arkansas and a few more just setting...

STEM Tuesday–Math– Interview with Author Rajani LaRocca Welcome to STEM Tuesday: Author Interview, a repeating feature for the last Tuesday of every month. Go Science-Tech-Engineering-Math! Today we’re interviewing Rajani LaRocca, author of Much Ado About Baseball. Filled with math and STEM the book is told in alternating voices, Trish who pitches for her team and worries about her future, that is until she finds a mysterious book filled with math puzzles. And Ben who plays first base but is a math nerd at heart. Together they try to solve the mysterious puzzles with magical results but soon they reach a...

Raising Arrows Large Family Charts and Systems – Podcast #140 Learn about the many charts and systems we use in our large family home and homeschool! Try Compass Classroom Membership FREE for 30 DaysPlus, get a 25% off coupon in the link below!TRY COMPASS CLASSROOM! The Raising Arrows Podcast is wherever you like to listen! Subscribe via iTunes HERESubscribe via Stitcher HERELISTEN ON SPOTIFY!LISTEN ON AMAZON MUSIC! IN THIS EPISODE: Resources mentioned: Home Management for the Homeschool Mom (book) Cleaning with Kids Series (Podcasts 46, 47, 48, 49) How to Put your Homeschool on Autopilot (Podcast 50) An Easy Morning Time Routine...