There’s something powerful about recognizing pieces of your own community in the people around you. 💛 In *Mexikid Dreams*, Pedro Martín brings readers into a year filled with everyday moments that shape a Mexican American childhood. #LiteracyMatters

Our team was thrilled to attend the National Coming Out Breakfast held by the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce! 🌈 👉 Swipe to see their 2026 Read(y) to Wear winning design by Open Foundation. #NationalComingOutDay

As Midterm Elections approach, children will hear about the importance of imagining a better world. Maya, from MaiStoryBook, shares 10 picture books that are powerful tools for helping children understand how they can use their voice. 📚madisonreadingproject.com/bl…. #NewBookFeeling

🤩 Books We Love: Mexikid Dreams, Written and Illustrated by Pedro Martin 📕 Published by Penguin Kids This memoir is full of hijinks, immigration patrols, and the daydreams that shape the lives of a Mexican American boy and his family. Find it at bookshop.org/lists/books-we-….

⏰ Our Community Book Drive is back! Help us give that #newbookfeeling to thousands of kids and partner with us so we can share the love of reading with as many Dane and Sauk County kids as possible in 2026!⁠ ⁠Learn more at madisonreadingproject.com/co…. #MadisonWI

There’s no one way to be a family. 💛 Todd Parr’s *The Family Book* celebrates all the ways families can look, live, and love. #LiteracyMatters #MadisonWI #NewBookFeeling

Last week, we attended the 25th annual Racial Justice Summit with YWCA Madison. This year’s theme was Casting Bold Visions: Healing and Activating from the Roots". Thank you for having us, YWCA Madison! 💛 #RacialJustice

Books are an excellent tool for preventing bias among children. 💛 In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month, this selection of books helps kids see and understand various ways of being. 📚 Take a closer look on our blog at madisonreadingproject.com/bl… ✏️ #BullyingPrevention

🤩 The Family Book by ToddParr 📕 Published by @littlebrownyoungreaders Each family is special. This story encourages readers to celebrate them. Purchase or donate these titles at bookshop.org/lists/books-we-…. #BooksWeLove

Sometimes love lives in the smallest moments. 💗 For Daisy Ramona, every ride with Papi is a love letter to home, family, and the memories that remain even as the world changes. #LiteracyMatters #MadisonWI #NewBookFeeling

🤩 Books We Love: My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero 🎨 Illustrated by @zpvisual 📕 Published by @KokilaBooks Purchase or donate this title at bookshop.org/lists/books-we-…. #KidsBooks

Banned Books Week is an annual event that spotlights the freedom to read and draws attention to the harms of censorship. ❌ Book bans are harmful ways to teach kids and others that not all voices and stories matter. Learn more at madisonreadingproject.com/bl…. #BannedBooksWeek

Sometimes, all we need is someone to remind us that we belong. 💛 📖 This beautiful reminder of the power of connection is why this one is on our Books We Love list. #BooksWeLove #MadisonWI #LiteracyMatters

We had a great time at the Madison Out-of-School Time Conference! 📚 From sharing ideas and presenting a session to setting up a free book room for conference guests, it was a great day of learning, connection, and (of course) books. 📸 Hedi LaMarr Photography #LiteracyMatters

One way to spread reading magic is to share seasonal stories with kids. 📚 This diverse collection of new fall kids' books includes stories that explore and celebrate autumn holidays, traditions, and themes. 🍁 Check out the blog at madisonreadingproject.com/bl… #NewBookFeeling

Our Read(y) to Wear designs are still on display at the Dane County Regional Airport Art Court, giving travelers and visitors a chance to see nine years of creativity in the main lobby. Don’t wait! The exhibit comes down the week of November 1st. ✨ #LiteracyMatters

🤩 Books We Love: What Fell From The Sky by Adrianna Cuevas 📕 Published by @MacmillanUSA From Pura Belpré Honoree and Edgar Award Winner Adrianna Cuevas comes an out-of-this-world middle-grade adventure based on true events. Donate at bookshop.org/lists/books-we-…. #KidsBooks

How can we stand up for our beliefs even when it's challenging? 'Hear Ye Mortals' is a powerful tale of two brothers fighting for their beliefs even while being silenced. This historical YA story inspires lasting courage and resilience. 💪 #MadisonWI #NewBookFeeling

Happy Give Like Dolly Day. 🎉 Today, we’re celebrating Dolly Parton’s legacy of giving the gift of books, and our team decided to dress up and have a read-in, just like we did in Elementary school! ✨ #GiveLikeDolly

Tomorrow, we celebrate the people who #GiveLikeDolly, and there’s more than one way to celebrate Dolly’s legacy of book giving. Celebrate Give Like Dolly Day by putting a little more reading into the world. #NewBookFeeling