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 students be learning about their world and the [...]
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 available to students helps create a culture of [...]
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 time is always best.’ Oge on its own means [...]
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 Mackin Community Blog. Not only is he an [...]
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 updates from the CDC regarding COVID-19, also called [...]
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 person to another. Reading aloud to students is a [...]
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 suffrage. It is important to remember well-known [...]
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 complaining that kids these days rely too much on [...]
