Statistics continually show the importance of reading to children, but it’s not always easy to know which books are best. Which books are ideal for a kindergartner? Are the classics preferred to modern literature? Which books promote diversity? Children’s book influencers are helping parents, grandparents, guardians, and teachers encourage reading and get recommendations. Here are 17 book influencers who focus on children’s literature:
Top children’s book influencers
TheReadingRainbow
Megan is a mid-tier TikTok influencer who amassed 373.4K followers for her book-focused content for kids. Topics include animals, BIPOC culture and experiences, and understanding emotions and body positivity.
YouCanCallMeKait
Mid-tier influencer Kait is a parent, early childhood educator, and child abuse awareness advocate who shares unique and controversial books on TikTok. She has shared books about school shootings, sexual and racial diversity, joke books, kids’ cookbooks, and banned books.
@youcancallmekait Replying to @user323524625230 #Inverted to speak plainly #childrensbook #bookrecommendations #teacher #kindergarten #affirmations ♬ Storytelling - Adriel
HelpingKidsRise
With 2,899 followers on TikTok, this account is quickly drawing attention for its focus on graphic novel picture books, bilingual children’s books, audiobooks, and particularly, recommendations for books on diversity. You’ll find books with Asian, Hispanic, Indigenous, and Black representation, including classics, new releases, and sneak peeks of upcoming titles.
@helpingkidsrise Which ones are your looking forward to? FULL 2024 CHILDREN'S BOOK PREVIEW in our bio. #childrensbooks #bookrecs #newbooks #bipocbooks #bipocauthor #picturebook #diverse ♬ som original - 𝐢 𝐥 𝐯 𝐰 𝐣
StoryTime PlayTime
This mother of two littles is so passionate about reading to her kids that she shares her recordings on YouTube for her 10.7K subscribers — complete with funny voices and sound effects to bring the stories to life. There are bedtime stories, Halloween-themed books, and rhyming books, as well as funny books about toilets and potty training.
StoryTime at Awnie’s House
With 927K subscribers on YouTube tuning in to hear her read children’s books, Awnie is nearly a mega-influencer. You’ll find seasonal books for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, as well as classic favorites about unicorns, dinosaurs, treehouses, and animals. She also creates some cooking content around recipes that she prepares with kids.
5 Minutes With Uncle Ben
This Taiwanese YouTube channel shares animated books and read-alongs, including animated classics like “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.” Some of the content includes transcripts so readers can follow along. Looking for books with phonics and keywords? Check out the “Peter and Jane” series that helps teach young kids to read.
Animated Children’s Books
Subscribers to this mid-tier influencer’s YouTube channel can experience monthly animated children’s books that make perfect bedtime stories for young readers. Videos include “How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?” and “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” These classic favorites come to life with movement and narration to boost children’s engagement with learn-to-read books.
Miss Sofie’s Story Time
Organized into eight simple read-aloud playlists that include categories such as rhyming books, Dr. Seuss stories, counting books, and seasonal options, Miss Sofie makes it easy for her 231K subscribers to find exactly what they want. There are readings from the Paw Elementary series, classic favorites like “The Little Engine That Could” and new books to discover.
Buddy Son Storytime
This popular YouTube channel adds new readings for its 76.8K subscribers to enjoy. With kid-friendly categories like creativity, animals, inspiration and motivation, and fairy tales and fables, these read-aloud sets are perfect for young kids who enjoy picture books. The content on the channel is focused on positivity and growth. With books like “Gratitude is My Superpower” and “All Are Welcome,” children learn the importance of diversity, inclusion, kindness, and personal growth.
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Sara is a children’s book lover, writer, teacher, and mother of two little girls who share diverse and inclusive children’s books on her Instagram account. Unlike many content creators who solely focus on books for young readers, the micro-influencer recommends a wide range of books for older kids and teens. Check out the Great Lives in Graphics series, featuring books on Marie Curie, Nelson Mandela, and Coco Chanel, or “Butterfly Wings: A Hopeful Story About Climate Anxiety.”
blackbabybooks
Parents in search of children’s books with Black characters can join the 136K followers on this Instagram account to get recommendations for a variety of ages. You’ll discover books about Black hair, Black heritage, legendary Black women and men breaking barriers, and vitiligo. There are also meet-the-author summaries so you can learn more about the writers behind your classic and new favorites.
Librarymombooks
Rosie is a librarian and children’s book reviewer who loves introducing readers of all ages to books that will hold their interest, keep them engaged in reading, and teach them something. Looking for books about Halloween, Native Americans, Latinx heritage, or bicultural families, such as “Two New Years,” a book about Chinese and Jewish cultures? Or perhaps you’re just looking for monthly lists of new releases. Either way, this micro-influencer will have suggestions.
Kidsbookstagram
Jamie is a mom, kids’ book writer, and certified literacy specialist who uses her Instagram account to do unboxing videos, offers literacy tips, and recommends books. Looking for picture-book biographies for a budding musician? Check out some of her favorites, like “Respect,” about the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Are you heading to the beach, but your kiddo is afraid of the water? Check out these ocean-themed picture books in preparation.
The.kids.books.curator
Nano-influencer Nicci is a kids’ book curator specializing in books for ages 4 to 11. She offers reading-level-specific books, like these kids’ chapter books for ages 8 and 9, and graphic novel books for ages 5 to 9. She sometimes shares clips from book-launch events, like this one from the release of “Grandad’s Pride.”
Ohthebookswelove
With a master’s in education and a goal of elevating BIPOC creators and characters, Maliha set out to create an Instagram channel promoting children’s books that she loves. Learn about books that highlight the experiences of Palestinian families, feature Muslim illustrators, teach Black history, or showcase inspirational Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Kidsbookstolife
Nano-influencer Faye shares classic and new releases of books and theater for kids on her Instagram account. Families who are eager to learn about different perspectives can get recommendations for individual or multiple books, such as seven children’s books that re-examine the British Empire, or “I Am You Are,” a book about disability, individuality and empowerment.
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As a former teacher and library coordinator, Rowena is more than qualified to recommend fiction and nonfiction picture books to her 2,598 followers on Instagram. Help your child get transported to distant lands with her “8 brilliant books that take you around the world” or choose books about building self-esteem. There are books about sports, friendship, feminism, the environment, animals, gay pride, differently-abled kids, and embracing ethnic and racial diversity.
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