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Introducing the Family Tech Back to School $10K Giveaway!
We are so excited to announce something big that's just around the corner! For months now, we've been hard at work teaming up with over 15 other family tech companies and organizations. And now, the secret's out! So without further ado (drumroll please!): Introducing...

Patty’s Picks: Black History Month
Patty's Picks is a regular series in which our Vooks Education Director, Patty Duncan, selects five titles around a specific theme and shares why she chose them as well as associated vocabulary, discussion ideas, activities, and more. This month's...

Patty’s Picks: World Read Aloud Day
Patty's Picks is a regular series in which our Vooks Education Director, Patty Duncan, selects five titles around a specific theme and shares why she chose them as well as associated vocabulary, discussion ideas, activities, and more. This month's...

Author Illustrator Diane Alber Thinks Everyone Should Scribble
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder... and when the beholder is a child (or a grownup with childlike wonder!), even something as simple as a scribble can be a masterpiece. Author illustrator Diane Alber knows this well, and has her son to thank for...

Patty’s Picks: Family & Togetherness Stories
Patty's Picks is a regular series in which our Vooks Education Director, Patty Duncan, selects five titles around a specific theme and shares why she chose them as well as associated vocabulary, discussion ideas, activities, and more. This month's theme: Family...

Director Caitlin Wilbert Created an Alien Language… Here’s Why
As a director, Caitlin Wilbert does it all. From collecting research to selecting just the right voice-over artist, deciding on the animation style, choosing the music and directing that process, and overseeing sound design, there's virtually no aspect...

‘Tis the Season for Storytime (Even on the Go!)
If you're anything like us, you and your little readers believe it's never too soon to make merry. Ready to jingle? We've pulled together a few of our favorite winter holiday titles as well as activity-packed holiday resources that are perfect holiday travel,...

7 Ideas for How to Spend Your Extra Hour When Daylight Savings Ends
This Sunday marks the end of daylight savings. While the adjustment may wreak temporary havoc on little ones' schedules, the upside is we gain an extra hour in our day! Here are 7 ideas for how to spend it: 1. Take in the great outdoors. DO: Now is the perfect time to...

Kelly Collier on Why You Should Fail Over and Over Again
Sometimes we choose our path in life, and other times, our path chooses us. Such was the case with author illustrator Kelly Collier, the talented mind behind two Vooks favorites, A Horse Named Steve and Team Steve. While Kelly originally intended...

Author Nate Carter on Little Kids Who Dream Big
From astronauts to doctors, scientists to construction workers, little kids often have big dreams for their futures. It's that sense of endless possibility—and his desire to positively affirm his young daughter's belief that she truly can be whatever she...

How to Use Vooks at Home
Parenting is tough. Vooks can help with Guilt-Free Screen Time. Being a parent is one of life’s greatest joys, but with it come some of our biggest challenges—like finding a few moments in the day to tackle your to-do list without interruption.We get it because...

How to Use Vooks in the Classroom
Teaching is tough. Vooks can help with Quality Screen Time. Being a teacher is a demanding job—and one of the most important ones. But faced with limited time, resources, and support, it’s an uphill battle achieving the crucial goals you’ve set for yourself...