Día de los Niños Celebration 2021
El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a nationally recognized celebration that emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. It is a commitment to…
What Is Yule?
You’ve probably heard the term before, whether in reference to the Yule Log tradition, as a lyric of a “Yuletide Carol,” or the famous Hogwarts Yule Ball in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Many assume the word is…
Take Your Reading Further: “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins
Earlier this year, the bestselling book American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins caused a large uproar in the book community. Her novel about a mother and son escaping Mexico after a drug cartel murders their entire family was chosen as an Oprah Book…
Race, Police and Justice: Reading Recommendations for Children
There are some great new children’s books that address race, policing and justice. Let’s start first with some affirming picture books that emphasize the message: Your life matters. CHAPTER BOOKS Next, let’s look at chapter books for some older readers….
Día de los Niños Celebración 2020
El Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros, comúnmente conocido como Día, es una celebración reconocida a nivel nacional que enfatiza la importancia de la alfabetización para los niños de todos los orígenes lingüísticos y culturales. Es un compromiso para…
Día de los Niños Celebration 2020
El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a nationally recognized celebration that emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. It is a commitment to…
Family Holiday Fun
The holidays are all about spending time with the family and enjoying the spirit of the season. With the plethora of special events this time of year has to offer, there is no shortage of things to do. But if…
Día de los Niños Celebration 2019
El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a nationally recognized celebration that emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. It is a commitment to…
Día de los Niños 2018
El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a nationally recognized celebration that emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. It is a commitment to…