The Importance of Reading During Distance Learning
Social distancing, distance learning, working from home. These are new vocabulary terms for all members of the family. During this time, reading [...]
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5 Things to Remember as Distance Learning Begins
“Unprecedented” seems to be the word used most to describe this time we are currently living in. The word means never done or known before, which [...]
Why Read Fiction?
by Deb Lundgren, New School Services Project Manager As educators, our time, particularly our school time, is valuable. As priorities, shouldn’t [...]
Stories That Go Beyond The Single Story Stereotypes And Celebrate Chinese American Culture
by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager & Makerspace Specialist Stories entertain. Stories also teach. Having diverse literature [...]
Oge Mora: Award-Winning Picture Book Creator Finds Her Place at the Right Time
“Oge is a shorter nickname for my full name,” shares Caldecott Honor author/illustrator Oge Mora. “It translates in English to ‘God’s [...]
An Illustrator’s Journey: Guest Post by Daniel Minter
It’s not every day that we get to hear from someone whose work received a Caldecott Honor, so we are thrilled to welcome Daniel Minter to the [...]
Books to Create a Safe Space to Talk about Emotions
by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager and Makerspace Specialist Across the country and the world, we are continuously watching [...]
5 Benefits of Reading Picture Books Aloud to Secondary Students
by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager and Makerspace Specialist Words are powerful, especially when words are shared from one [...]
A Vote is a Voice: The Courageous People Who Fought for Women’s Suffrage and Equality
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment, we are exploring the courageous figures who fought for women’s [...]
Looking Back Helps Us Look To The Future —Spotlight on Picture Books that Celebrate Women’s Historical Contributions
by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager and Makerspace Specialist At my son’s swim meet last month, I overheard a group of adults [...]
