by Rebecca | Oct 12, 2020 | Parents, Reading Tips
Reading Graphic Novels: March by John Lewis The trilogy of the book March is a graphic novel written by the words of our former Congressman John Lewis. Making this a graphic novel illustrated shared the experiences from the SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating...
by Rebecca | Jan 16, 2021 | Parents, Reading Tips
A parent advocate, N.J., provided a visual-literacy lesson with her daughter in December 2020. In her original post, she wrote: “My daughter and I are studying Frida Kahlo as a well as imagery and symbolism (mainly using poetry.) One of her activities today will be...
by Rebecca | Jan 13, 2021 | Educators, Parents
As we look into celebrating Martin Luther King’s holiday, we should remember the individuals who fought alongside him to bring African Americans justice, equality, jobs, freedom, and so much more. Unknown organizers, freedom riders, activists, and marchers...
by Rebecca | Jan 13, 2021 | Educators, Parents
Our nation is in turmoil and we need to think about the wonderful things that we have. Below is a list of books that builds discussions on acceptance, acts of kindness, gratitude, togetherness, mindfulness, and overcoming challenges for peace. We have listed books for...
by Liz | Jan 3, 2021 | Educators, Parents
Reading can be a joy for some and a chore for others, and that largely depends on a reader’s skill and ability. If you aren’t a strong reader, you might not enjoy reading as much as someone who has strong reading comprehension skills or who read a lot when they were...
by Rebecca | Dec 28, 2020 | Educators, Parents
When you choose literature featuring Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), it is important to know how “deep” you want to get into the content. Readers can read from identifying elements about the culture to becoming emotionally there with the events taking...
by Liz | Dec 28, 2020 | Educators
Growing up, what was your favorite book? Did you have one? Was it a common classic, like “Goodnight, Moon” or “The Giving Tree”? Or something unique to your upbringing? Who was the main character in your favorite book? Did they remind you of yourself? Did they look...
by Rebecca | Dec 18, 2020 | Educators, Parents
Hanukkah is a holiday celebrated in December for 8 days. The start date might change which begins each year on the 25th day of the Jewish month. This day is also spelled Chanukah. For centuries, Jewish people have had to fight for their religious freedom. Hanukkah is...
by Rebecca | Dec 17, 2020 | Educators, Parents
Kwanzaa is a holiday that originated in 1966 to help African-Americans think of their African ancestry. It is based on the East African principles from the Swahili language. Traditionally, Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26-January 1. It is where families feast,...
by Rebecca | Dec 11, 2020 | Educators, Parents
The deaf community has a rich culture. However, their language and experiences are still not fully understood. They have in the past have been called Dummy, Dumb, Disabled, and so much more. Throughout the years, however, thousands of deaf activists have pushed for...
by Liz | Dec 7, 2020 | Educators
We’ve all been there: we’re in the car or doing chores at home when we think of a song we want to listen to on our smartphone. So, we say “Hey Siri” or “Hey Google”, to put in the request and keep doing what we’re doing. But Siri and Google don’t pick up on what we...
