It's Jessie K. again! You may remember me from my last post about story-based sensory play. Well, school’s out for summer, which means we’re planning a couple of road trips to visit family and friends. Road-tripping with kids can seem like a daunting task, but it...

Growing up, Mike Yam saw very few characters in books or on TV that looked like him—half Chinese and half Italian. That underrepresentation impacted his life in many ways, particularly in the career options he felt were available to him. It wasn't until...

My title at Vooks is Chief Technology Officer, but the title I hold that means the most to me is “dad.” I have four wonderful kids that honor me every day simply by calling me that. It’s a way harder job than anything I’ve done in my career, but also way more...

When tragedy struck a young Kat Kronenberg and her family, she found herself emotionally unprepared to handle the trauma. It wasn't until years later that she was able to dig her way out of that dark place through the power of books, and years later...

Hi, I’m Jessie, mom to an awesome 3 year old with a really awesome brain. You can find us over on the 'gram at @daily_dig where you’ll see lots of fun sensory activities, ways to keep your toddler busy, and autism advocacy and inclusion. We’ve been using...

Peter H. Reynolds is aNew York Times best-selling children's book author illustrator whose work on Vooks includes So Few of Me and Plant a Kiss. He is the brilliant mind behind The Dot, the Judy Moody series, and countless other...

Motherhood looks different for every mom.  Mother’s Day is a time of celebration—and rightfully so. Moms are incredible: we are nurturers, caretakers, teachers, nurses, cooks, managers, protectors, therapists, mediators, maids, chauffeurs, researchers, advocates,...

Today is Teacher Appreciation Day—the day that we set aside to thank teachers for all you do. But how can I possibly thank each and every teacher that has made a difference in my life? I haven’t been able to answer that question; however it is my hope that each of you...

Rhyming is an important early literacy skill and an engaging, playful concept that can be introduced to kids early and often (check out these 7 ways poetry builds a strong foundation for reading!). Rhyme play is a fun and easy way to introduce the concept of...

Hey parents, We get it—screens are everywhere and difficult to avoid. The prevalence of screens and devices means that, as parents today, we live in a “new normal” that requires us to be extra intentional and thoughtful about our kids’ screen time options. We...

Exposing children to poetry early and often sets an important literacy foundation. Let’s explore why... 1. Poetry lays a strong foundation for reading. Rhythm, rhyme, and sound are emphasized in poetry—all of which are foundational blocks for reading. Poems also...

From the PR Department -  Vooks Presents Emmy®-Nominated Actor Rainn Wilson In The All-New Animated Storybook A Horse Named Steve;Book is Available For Free  A Horse Named Steve is Published by Kids Can Press, Features Narration by Wilson, and...