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Summer Edward

Florida
As seen in: We Are Teachers, School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, The Millions, The Horn Book Magazine, Literacy Today Magazine, We Need Diverse Books Blog
Covers:  Children's and young adult literature, childhood literacy, children's publishing

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Writer, Author, Consulting Editor @TheHornBook, Invited Member @InternationalLiteracyAssociation Children's Literature and Reading Special Interest Group, former Associate Editor at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Lifelong Roothbert Fellow, UPenn alumna (Go Quakers!)

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Challenging the Hidden Curriculum

Challenging the Hidden Curriculum

Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures School (FACTS) is a community-oriented public K-8 charter school located in Chin…

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The Importance of Caribbean Children's Literature

The Importance of Caribbean Children's Literature

We founded Anansesem in 2010 to fill a big gap in children’s and young adult (YA) books. There were—and are—n…

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Best of 2021: Our Favorite Picture Books | Kirkus Reviews

Best of 2021: Our Favorite Picture Books | Kirkus Reviews

These are some of the gems that captured our imaginations and consoled our hearts in 2021.

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10 Children's Books To Look Forward to in 2022 | Kirkus Reviews

10 Children's Books To Look Forward to in 2022 | Kirkus Reviews

Coming attractions: A sampling of picture books and middle-grade titles coming to readers this year.

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5 Christmas Picture Books of Magic and Possibility | Kirkus Reviews

5 Christmas Picture Books of Magic and Possibility | Kirkus Reviews

These holiday books for children affirm that time of year when the whole world agrees to dream together.

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6 Children's Books That Illuminate Women's History | Kirkus Reviews

6 Children's Books That Illuminate Women's History | Kirkus Reviews

Picture books by Carole Boston Weatherford, M.O. Yuksel, Raynelda A. Calderón, and others are perfect for Wom…

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11 Picture Books To Promote Breast Cancer Support and Awareness

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By Summer Edward
| We Are Teachers
Two years ago, someone dear to me was diagnosed with breast cancer. As we searched for ways to talk about illness, fear, and love—especially with the youngest in our families—we found comfort and clarity in picture books. These stories don’t provide easy answers, but they do offer language, images, and space for young children to feel. Each book in this list speaks honestly to children about cancer, grief, healing, and hope—with warmth, tenderness, and truth.
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We Love These 2025 Caribbean Children’s Books for Your Classroom Library

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By Summer Edward
| We Are Teachers
The Caribbean has long been a wellspring of storytelling reflecting rich histories, vibrant cultures, and deep-seated traditions, and its children’s literature is no exception. In 2025, a new wave of Caribbean-authored books promises to captivate young readers with tales that celebrate the region’s diverse heritage, folklore, and landscapes.
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Book Bundles: Native Heritage

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By Summer Edward
| hornbookguide.com
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