Mother's Day Books
This post is dedicated to every type of tenderhearted, compassionate, brave, hardworking, accepting, inspirational and one-of-a-kind...
Chapter Four: April News from Madison Reading Project
April has been a fun and busy month for MRP! This month we celebrated a huge milestone by giving away our 400,000th book to the amazing...
Representation in Nature with Ashley Jefferson
As a child, I always loved being outside. For much of my teenage years, I would head over to the river, climb a tree and write in my...
New Middle Grade Graphic Novels to Read in 2023
When I first actively started reading middle grade books, I told myself I could never read graphic novels. I thought of them as lacking...
Picture Books to Celebrate Spring Beginnings and Traditions
The start of a new season often feels rejuvenating and hopeful, especially when we’re transitioning from a long, cold winter in the...
3 Questions to Help Students become Culturally Aware Readers & Thinkers
Empowering students to become culturally aware readers and thinkers is a key strategy for fostering welcoming and inclusive learning...
20 Books by Indigenous Authors to Ignite Gratitude for Storytelling
with emi aguilar from @IndigenizingArtsEd In many Indigenous cultures, storytelling is a central artform in moving cultural teachings and...
20 Kids Books to Manifest a More Mindful New Year
Books about mindfulness can be powerful tools for supporting children’s overall mental health and wellbeing. When chosen with intention,...
2022 Holiday Book Guide with Hannah
Books are the perfect gifts for the special people in your lives. This year's gift guide was created by Hannah Oxley, the Children’s Book...
Re-thinking Representation: How to Deepen the Diversity Represented in your Class or Home Library
There is a lot of talk about representation in classrooms these days, but what does it really mean to have a classroom library that is...