Mandie Caroll

Oct 22, 2024 | commonsensemedia.org | Mandie Caroll

By Mandie Caroll , based on child development research. How do we rate? age 6+ Exciting biographies of women leaders sure to inspire. Parents Need to Know Why Age 6+? Any Positive Content?

Oct 22, 2024 | commonsensemedia.org | Mandie Caroll

By Mandie Caroll , based on child development research. How do we rate? age 7+ Energetic, uplifting biographies of women in music. Parents Need to Know Why Age 7+? Any Positive Content? a little The arrest and exile of Mercedes Sosa is described generally. War and political violence is referenced though not described in detail (men with guns, missing relatives, bombs falling, etc.).

Oct 16, 2024 | commonsensemedia.org | Mandie Caroll

By Mandie Caroll , based on child development research. How do we rate? age 3+ A vibrant, joyous celebration of body diversity. Parents Need to Know Why Age 3+? Any Positive Content? a lot This book shows young readers a wide variety of bodies. Whether it's size, height, gender, ability, hair (head and body), eyes, skin colors, scars or marks, kids will learn about body diversity.

Oct 5, 2024 | commonsensemedia.org | Mandie Caroll

By Mandie Caroll , based on child development research. How do we rate? age 7+ Inclusive, lively guide to bodies, touch for older kids. Parents Need to Know Why Age 7+? Any Positive Content?

Sep 28, 2023 | commonsensemedia.org | Mandie Caroll

The battle over which books kids have access to in schools and public libraries across the United States is escalating at an alarming rate. According to the American Library Association (ALA), during the first eight months of 2023, 3,923 book titles were challenged. That's a 20% increase from the same reporting period in 2022—and last year was already up 32% from 2021. Most of these books are written by authors or feature characters who are people of color or are part of LGBTQIA+ communities.