Back-to-School

Check out highlights from our new releases this Fall, including Ali the Great, a new early chapter book series from beloved Yasmin author Saadia Faruqi! We're also excited for the debut of Capstone’s ISTE Young Innovators picture book collection, created in collaboration with ISTE, with Sonia’s Digital World from librarian rock star Shannon McClintock Miller, and the beautiful, rich story of the historic Fillmore District where creativity and inclusion brought communities together in Moving and Grooving to Fillmore's Beat by Rachel Werner. Browse all of these books and more!

Back-to-school can be an exciting time, but also one filled with uncertainty and big feelings. Books can be a perfect way to start conversations about all of the changes and the emotions that children may be feeling. From common school worries like being away from home or fitting in, to reinforcing important social skills and personal hygiene, here are some of our favorite books to ease kids back to school. If you’re looking for the perfect read for back-to-school, we have you covered!  

From music to art to poetry, creativity filled the air in the historical Fillmore District. The creativity and inclusion brought communities together—with no exceptions. Everyone was welcome, and everyone was accepted.

In our conversation with author Rachel Werner, we talk about her picture book, Moving and Grooving to Fillmore's Beat, a lyrical story about the rich multi-ethnic history of The Fillmore District, what inspires her, and why learning about the past is important.