The day an author made reading feel cool. Kelly Martino, school librarian in Tracy, California, can trace her love of reading back to a day in first grade when an author visited her elementary school and transformed the multipurpose room into a small theater. The visitor was Syd Hoff, the author‑illustrator behind Danny and the Dinosaur. Teachers had been building
On tour with The Flying Taco—celebrating culture, language, and learning. Multi-cultural Children’s Books: Adventure, Culture, and the Show, Go, Grow Tour for School Author Visits by Lisa Caprelli By Lisa Caprelli • Updated September 2, 2025 Multi-cultural children’s books open doors. They help kids see themselves, meet new friends across cultures, and say “yes” to curiosity. As a children’s author,