Children’s Books That Grow Into Trees

To help encourage kids to be less wasteful and more conscious of the environment, a children’s book publishing company in Argentina has created books that can be planted and grown into trees. The first book of the Tree Book Tree program series tells the story of destruction in the Ecuadorian jungle, inspiring children to preserve the earth around them. After finishing the book, the kids …

Young Soccer Girls Sport Their Best #GameFace

In preparation for the upcoming Women’s World Cup, Portland-based store Wildfang partnered with photographer Andrea Corradini for #GameFace: a series of portraits that capture the fierce gazes of young soccer players. Each of the 14 girls chosen for the powerful collection of photos also offer up some sage words that accompany their #GameFace perfectly, including this gem from 11-year-old Tess: “Cheetahs are my favorite animal—they’re …

Miss Piggy Receives Feminist Award

The Muppets’ Miss Piggy was recently awarded the Sackler Center First Award by the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art for her contributions toward modern feminism and for serving as a consistent inspiration to younger generations. Past recipients include former Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O’Connor, writer Toni Morrison and director Julie Taymor. In her classic, confident style, Miss Piggy took to Time Magazine …