This week marks the 95th anniversary of Children's Book Week! On May 12-18, 2014, celebrate a love of books and reading in your home and community! "Cover to Cover, Coast to Coast" Children's Book Week originated in the belief that children's books and literacy are life-changers (here, here!). Established in 1919, Children's Book Week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. Every year, commemorative events are held nationwide at schools, libraries,

...Another Opens. Thank you to Chudney (Owner, Books and Cookies)'s sister Tracee for this touching blog post and video from our March, 2014 Big Moving Bash! Via Tracee Ellis Ross #booksandcookies #callaway #childrensbooks #santamonica #books

Waving hello from the porch of our Hill St. Pop-Up location this morning! Some of our friends stayed for a picture after Music with Sandra. We love to WAKE UP with MUSIC! Have you read about the benefits of exposing your child to rhythm and music? You've heard that music is beneficial to babies. Repetative sing-a-long and instrument play reduce stress and keep your little ones healthy! Join us for Music every Monday and Friday morning at 10:30 (all ages welcome), and jam out

Chudney Ross may be one of Diana Ross’s daughters, but she is much more than her namesake. She is an entrepreneur, teacher, writer and most importantly, a mom! Chudney started Books and Cookies to create an innovative space for both learning and fun. Finding a lack of environments that encourage children’s reading and family interaction, Chudney embarked on an adventure to create the perfect space – combining literacy, learning, and sweet treats while promoting literacy to ch