Anti-Racist Books for Elementary and Middle Schools
Recently we have experienced the perfect storm of a global pandemic and racial injustice that has put both these issues at the forefront of our collective consciousness. It is hard for many [...]
Father-Daughter Bonds Demonstrated in New Books
by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager & Makerspace Specialist The bond between a father and daughter is very unique. Fathers lay the foundation of love, trust, and security for [...]
Magdalena Mora: Learning to Lean on Imagination
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. [...]
“Anton Treuer: Teaching Young Readers Everything They Need to Know About Indians”
Anton Treuer’s new book, the Young Readers Edition of Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask, will be published April 6th. This pair of quotes from the book make a [...]
Steering All Students into the Best Lane: Guest Post by Torrey Maldonado
“You should’ve won a . . .” a student complimented me during my recent virtual visit to her private school. Right after her, other students in fifth through eighth grade named other awards they [...]
Room to Read: Why We Leave Space in Stories: Guest Post by Jarrett Pumphrey
Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey are a dynamic duo of brothers who are making a serious splash in the picture book world. Their first book, The Old Truck, won several awards and received multiple [...]
