Hi readers, writers, and pet lovers of all kinds! 🐾 Today marks the start of Passover - a holiday celebrating freedom and faith. What better way to celebrate than with prolific author Ana María Shua and her newest book, The Passover Pet Surprise ! It’s Passover, and Jordanita’s family leaves their Miami apartment to visit their cousin in Argentina, whose home is full of animals - including two parrots named Tic and Toc. While hearing the Passover story, Jordanita realizes

Hi readers, writers, and celebrators of all sorts! 🌸 Today marks Persian New Year, a beautiful holiday that welcomes the arrival of spring and celebrates renewal, hope, and fresh beginnings. And what better way to celebrate than with the wonderful author and illustrator of Welcome, Uncle Nowruz!: A Persian New Year's Story ? Nane Sarma is winter herself, and each year she eagerly waits for her dear friend, Uncle Nowruz. His special job is to travel across the land announcing