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by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager & Makerspace Specialist Most movies for youth are adaptations of children’s books and young adult novels. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, [...]

Varian Johnson’s middle-grade novel, The Parker Inheritance, was awarded a 2019 Coretta Scott King Honor as well as received numerous other accolades. The title is notable for the way it deftly [...]

It is 2020. I am writing this blog from the old, wooden desk inside my classroom. I have been teaching in this room for the past sixteen years, but this year it feels unfamiliar. The desk is [...]

I love instant lesson plans–especially those that are joyous! Books that are songs (or songs that are books) offer built-in activities and interactive fun. Here’s a smattering of easy titles [...]

Shawn Harris is an award-winning artist and illustrator. In today’s guest post on the Mackin Community blog, Harris explores the intersection between picture books and comics, and how to use [...]

Many teachers have embraced the importance of mindful moments for themselves and for their students. We’re living in uncertain times, and now more than ever, I’m reminding myself to breathe. As [...]