Filling in the Gaps: Why I Write About Asian American History
When I was six years old, I wanted to become a writer. Why? Because of Charlotte. I had just finished reading E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web in one sitting. After I stopped crying, I immediately [...]
New Books that Honor Mothers’ Love, Creativity, and Hard Work
by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager & Makerspace Specialist Being a mother is hard work! Yet, it is the most rewarding role I’ll ever have. Mother’s Day is a time I reflect [...]
Helping Young Nonfiction Writers Dig Deep: Guest Post by Melissa Stewart
You may wonder why fifty of today’s leading children’s nonfiction authors have come together to write a book for educators. After all, our target audience is usually young readers. It’s because [...]
How Learning About Lightning Bug Butts Can Steer Kids Towards Science: Guest Post by Jason Bittel
Every kid loves learning about animals: the ones they want to cuddle, the ones they want to run away from, and the ones that can be gross sometimes. Having a variety of high-interest books in [...]
Five Reasons to Gamify Learning in Your Classroom
What is Gamified Learning? Gamified instruction uses design components of games and integrates them into classroom learning in some way. Many researchers have placed emphasis on specific [...]
Reflections on Earth Day: The Power of a Book; The Power of Our Students
Some of my favorite teaching moments were spent after hours with a colleague of mine and a rambunctious group of sixth graders. We started a recycling club and called ourselves the Green Team. [...]
