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….
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and educate the public about mental illnesses like anxiety and depression. And what an opportune time to focus on our hearts and minds, considering the environment we’re living in….
Lizzie Borden Retold: “See What I Have Done” by Sarah Schmidt
We all know the rhyme: Lizzie Borden took an ax gave her mother 40 whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father 41…. Or did she? It was a hot day when Bridget heard Lizzie cry…
Mrs. C’s Virtual Book Talk: “Bob” by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass
Mrs. C is back with another book talk for kids. If you’re looking for a charming middle-grade novel about friendship and the power of imagination, Bob by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass is the book for you! Watch Mrs. C’s book…
Welcome to Kindness Day 2020
We’re proud to support Pioneer Elementary School Kindness Day on Saturday, May 16, with these activities for your entire family to share and celebrate acts of kindness. Spreading kindness can have a positive impact on a person’s life and inspire…
Book Review: And They Called It Camelot
When I was growing up, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was the president’s widow who married a rich Greek man and was known as Jackie O. I never gave her much thought besides wondering why she married such an older man. So…
Book Recommendation: “A List of Cages” by Robin Roe
Book Information First Released: 2017 Part of a Series?: No, this is a standalone novel. Synopsis: “When Adam Blake lands the best elective ever in his senior year, serving as an aide to the school psychologist, he thinks he’s got…
Mrs. C’s Virtual Book Talk: “The One and Only Ivan” by Katherine Applegate
Mrs. C is back with another book talk to kids. If you’re looking for children’s literature that will make you laugh, cry and give you all the feels, check out The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. This book…
Brian’s Top Five Poetry Book Recommendations
April is National Poetry Month. Introduced in 1996 and organized by the Academy of American Poets, National Poetry Month is a celebration of poetry as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States. The Academy…
Mrs. C’s Book Talks (2019–2020)
Mrs. C visits Bolingbrook schools throughout the year to give book talks to the students. The books below are her picks for the 2019–2020 school year. If you see something you like, click the item’s picture to find it on…