Kids Blog

Halloween Books for Hispanic Heritage Month

By Valeria Alvarez, Bilingual Children’s Library Associate, Martin Regional LibraryHispanic Heritage Month takes place from September 15 through October 15. This month is dedicated to celebrating the cultures, achievements, and historical moments of people of Mexican, Caribbean, Spanish, and Central and South American descent. Since October is here, I want to share some children's books that combine the magic and slightly scary energy of Halloween with Hispanic elements!  

Truck or Treat? Why Not Both!

By Jocelyn Crawley, Bilingual Youth Associate, Maxwell Park LibraryHonk honk, beep beep, these books are on the street and driving to a library near you!  

Fall-o-ween Books!

By Angela Martinez, Youth Librarian, Herman & Kate Kaiser Library

Books to Celebrate World Postcard Day

By Jessie Fish, Customer Service Assistant, Central Children's Department

Hummingbird Award in Literacy Arts: Honoring Yuyi Morales

By Stephanie Rodriguez, Hispanic Resource Center Coordinator, Tulsa City-County Library The Hispanic Resource Center is gearing up to celebrate the Hummingbird Award in Literacy Arts. Our honoree for 2026 is Yuyi Morales, renowned children’s author and illustrator. Yuyi captured my heart with her amazing illustrations. Her use of mixed-media is unique and captivating. Today, I would like to share three of my favorites. 

STEM in Picture Books

By Valeria Alvarez, Bilingual Children's Library Associate, Martin Regional LibraryAlmost everyone has heard of the acronym “STEM”, but what does it actually mean? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. STEM activities can range from building a rocket from a soda bottle and baking soda to building a tower from a deck of cards, or even completing a simple math worksheet. 

If You Liked... Sequoyah 2027 Reading List's Read-Alikes

By Kena Hardin, MLIS, Children's Library Associate, Central Library 

On the Wings of Mother Goose

By April Harden, MLIS, Youth Librarian, Bronson Brookside Library Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle. The cow jumped over the moon! The little dog laughed to see such sport, And the dish ran away with the spoon!   

If You Liked... Donna Norvell 2027 Read-Alikes

By Kena Hardin, MLIS, Children's Library Associate, Central Library 

September is Library Card Sign-up Month!

By Angela Martinez, Youth Librarian, Herman & Kate Kaiser Library