“There are more authors with these kinds of characters than we think,” Lucy Flores, co-founder of Luz Media, a digital home “for Latinas, by Latinas,” told me when I went to her in my quest for more books like this to share with my children (and yours).

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re reading books that center Afro-Latinx characters, and I’m happy to share some of our favorites here with you.īut first, what is glaringly obvious and needs mention is the lack of visibility given to kid’s books featuring Afro-Latinx characters. This is our priority all year round, with extra emphasis during commemorative months. And I love the opportunity to bring into her world perspectives and stories of a wide variety of people, from myriad backgrounds and experiences. She loves the pictures - the imagery comes to life for her. She doesn’t know any of the words, but don’t tell her that. So go forth and get in the Halloween party mood! To round out your evening, be sure to scope out our roundup of hearty fall appetizers, our favorite DIY Halloween decorations, and the most delicious Halloween treats.Every night, after her bath, my 3-year-old daughter sits comfortably on a floor cushion next to her bookshelf and reads. Some games tap into your little ones' analytical thinking skills, others can inspire some friendly competition, and the rest are just downright silly ways to pass the time and make everyone smile. This exciting roster of Halloween-themed activities includes options that can be played both indoors and out, so it won’t matter what climate you’ll celebrate in. Seriously, what party isn’t made better by an activity or two? If you’re looking for Halloween party games for kids, we recommend something with simple rules that gets people moving-pumpkin bowling, anyone? If your attendees are of the grown-up variety, our favorite Halloween games for adults include Death Charades (it’s a thing!) and anything that can be turned into a drinking game.

(There’s also the candy.) But if you’re in the mood to host a Halloween soiree this year, you'll also want to plan some on-theme Halloween party games to keep kids-and kids at heart!-entertained. We all know the main draws of Halloween: creative costumes, scary movies, and, of course, pumpkin decorating.

Brave little ones