Story Time with Avant-garde Books, LLC

Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our education YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxtDczKFAGnBkpECH3kjziA A poetic, heartwarming ode to the small, defining moments of a boy’s life, by a brilliant new debut and a Caldecott Honoree. For fans of Last Stop on Market Street.   Early morning wakeups and homemade pancakes,  Raucous bus rides and schoolyard games,  Family games and bedtime...

An empowering follow-up to New York Times bestselling picture book All Because You Matter that celebrates the rich history of Black and brown men and women throughout history with soaring language and stunning illustration. Lyrical, affirmational, and bursting with love,  We Are Here  is a poignant story about Black and brown heritage and community. Full of assurance, tenderness, and triumph, this...

Back in the day, there was a heckuva party, a jam, for a word-making man. The King of Letters. Langston Hughes. His ABCs became drums, bumping jumping thumping like a heart the size of the whole country. They sent some people yelling and others, his word-children, to write their own glory. Maya Angelou, Amiri Baraka, and more came be-bopping to recite poems at their hero’s feet at that heckuva par...

Told in lively and powerful verse by debut author Kevin Noble Maillard, Fry Bread is an evocative depiction of a modern Native American family, vibrantly illustrated by Pura Belpre Award winner and Caldecott Honoree Juana Martinez-Neal. Fry bread is food. It is warm and delicious, piled high on a plate. Fry bread is time. It brings families together for meals and new memories. Fry bread is nation....

From the fireside tales in an African village, through the unspeakable passage across the Atlantic, to the backbreaking work in the fields of the South, this is a story of a people's struggle and strength, horror and hope. This is the story of American slavery, a story that needs to be told and understood by all of us. A testament to the resilience of the African American community, this book...

This empowering educational video focuses on the "Qq" sound in the English language. It includes vibrant, large pictures and big letters. It is interactive and learners are encouraged to say the words with the instructor. The lesson is scaffolded so that children can read at least 40 words with the "Qq" by the end of the video. #educational #educationalvideo #preschoollearning...

When Helen Keller was a baby, she became sick and lost her ability to see and hear. Although many people doubted her ability to persevere, Helen did not let any obstacle stop her from achieving many things in her amazing life. This book covers some of the well-known and inspiring milestones of Keller’s life—it’s a great supplement for book reports on this iconic historical figure. It also covers s...

This empowering educational video focuses on the "Pp" sound in the English language. It includes vibrant, large pictures and big letters. It is interactive and learners are encouraged to say the words with the instructor. The lesson is scaffolded so that children can read at least 40 words with the "Pp" by the end of the video. #educational #educationalvideo #preschoollearning...

Back in the day, there was a heckuva party, a jam, for a word-making man. The King of Letters. Langston Hughes. His ABCs became drums, bumping jumping thumping like a heart the size of the whole country. They sent some people yelling and others, his word-children, to write their own glory. Maya Angelou, Amiri Baraka, and more came be-bopping to recite poems at their hero’s feet at that heckuva par...

Tiana loves her teddy bear, Bach. She doesn’t mind that he’s a little worn and somewhat torn. So when her mother suggests she make room for a new bear, Tiana can’t believe her ears! Will Tiana have to lose the one bear she really loves? Or will she find room in her heart for two? Find out in this endearing tale—brought to life by Alicia Más’s imaginative illustrations—about a young girl who learns...

This empowering educational video focuses on the "Nn" sound in the English language. It includes vibrant, large pictures and big letters. It is interactive and learners are encouraged to say the words with the instructor. The lesson is scaffolded so that children can read at least 40 words with the "Nn" by the end of the video. #educational #educationalvideo #preschoollearning...

This story is about how a girl wearing a red riding hood gets tricked by an evil wolf.

Winner of the 2020 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal A 2020 American Indian Youth Literature Picture Book Honor Winner “A wonderful and sweet book . . . Lovely stuff.” ―The New York Times Book Review Told in lively and powerful verse by debut author Kevin Noble Maillard,  Fry Bread  is an evocative depiction of a modern Native American family, vibrantly illustrated by Pura Belpre Award win...

This empowering educational video focuses on the "Mm" sound in the English language. It includes vibrant, large pictures and big letters. It is interactive and learners are encouraged to say the words with the instructor. The lesson is scaffolded so that children can read at least 40 words with the "Mm" by the end of the video. #educational #educationalvideo #preschoollearning...

While the words of this special presentation come from P. D. Eastman's classic children's book, "Go Dogs. Go!" the pictures have been changed to different breeds of dogs. #storytime #childrensstories #childrensbook #readaloud #readaloudtokids #readaloudtochildren #readaloudstorybooks #reading #elementaryschoolreaders #booksforchildren #booksforblackchildren #goodchildrensbooks

This empowering educational video focuses on the "Ll" sound in the English language. It includes vibrant, large pictures and big letters. It is interactive and learners are encouraged to say the words with the instructor. The lesson is scaffolded so that children can read at least 40 words with the "Ll" by the end of the video. #educational #educationalvideo #preschoollearning...

When someone you love goes to jail, you might feel lost, scared, and even mad. What do you do? No matter who your loved one is, this story can help you through the tough times.

This beautifully illustrated and heartwarming story is about Petra, a bright girl who doesn't have any shoes to wear to school. However, although her family doesn't have much money, she is rich with love. She has a life-changing experience and learns about how the love of Jesus is manifested through compassionate people. "No Shoes Petra" is perfect for teaching young, Christian r...

In the thirteenth century, Sundiata overcame physical handicaps, social disgrace, and strong opposition to rule the West African trading empire of Mali. #storytime #storiesforchildren #readaloud #storiesforpreschoolers #readaloudtochildren #readaloudstorybooks #readaloudsforkids #storiesforblackchildren #africanstories

This empowering educational video focuses on the "Jj" sound in the English language. It includes vibrant, large pictures and big letters. It is interactive and learners are encouraged to say the words with the instructor. The lesson is scaffolded so that children can read at least 40 words with the "Jj" by the end of the video. #educational #educationalvideo #preschoollearning...

“The work of the Green Belt Movement stands as a testament to the power of grassroots organizing, proof that one person’s simple idea—that a community should come together to plant trees—can make a difference, first in one village, then in one nation, and now across Africa.”—President Barack Obama #storytime #biographies #childrensstories #childrensbook #readaloud #readaloudtokids #readaloudtochil...

This interactive, educational video includes a lesson about capitalization in the English language. #educational #educationalvideo #preschoollearning #reading #literacy #literacydevelopment #alphabetsounds #alphabetsound #educationalvideoforkids #phonics #consonantsounds #consonantsounds #educationalvideoforchildren #preschoollearning #readinglesson #educationalvideofortoddlers #educationalvideofo...

This empowering educational video focuses on the "Hh" sound in the English language. It includes vibrant, large pictures and big letters. It is interactive and learners are encouraged to say the words with the instructor. The lesson is scaffolded so that children can read at least 50 words with the "Hh" by the end of the video. #educational #educationalvideo #preschoollearning...

On June 30, 2015 Misty Copeland stepped on stage as the first female African-American principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater and made history! Using the book, "You Should Meet: Misty Copeland" by Laurie Calkhoven and Monique Dong (Illustrator), children can learn about how Misty Copeland became a star dancer, author, and activist despite facing many challenges in her youth. Thi...

This empowering educational video focuses on the "Gg" sound in the English language. It includes vibrant, large pictures and big letters. It is interactive and learners are encouraged to say the words with the instructor. The lesson is scaffolded so that children can read at least 40 words with the "Gg" by the end of the video. #educational #educationalvideo #preschoollearning...