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KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Anna Svetchnikov | WISH AWAY series & THE LEGEND OF ASTRID

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEveryone has worries and feels anger sometimes. On Storymakers, author and councillor Anna... Read more »

Comment | July 2, 2024, 6:21 pm

KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Jennifer Ziegler WORSER

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSCalling all Word Nerds! This episode of StoryMakers was made with love just... Read more »

Comment | July 1, 2024, 3:16 pm

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StoryMakers with Terry Catasús Jennings LITTLE HOUSE OF HOPE/LA CASITA DE ESPERANZA

Join Terry Catasús Jennings, author of THE LITTLE HOUSE OF HOPE/LA CASITA DE ESPERANZA (illustrated by Raúl Colón), for StoryMakers... Read more »

Comment | June 14, 2022, 7:00 am

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StoryMakers with Anna Svetchnikov | WISH AWAY series & THE LEGEND OF ASTRID

Everyone has worries and feels anger sometimes. On Storymakers, author and councillor Anna Svetchnikov introduces young readers to her series... Read more »

Comment | May 31, 2022, 7:00 am

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StoryMakers with Jennifer Ziegler WORSER

Calling all Word Nerds! This episode of StoryMakers was made with love just for you! Join Jennifer Ziegler, self-identified Word... Read more »

3 comments | March 15, 2022, 7:00 am

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Global Holiday Traditions to Celebrate with Books! {part three}

There are many observances in December-here are some diverse book lists to encourage important conversations that grow young minds. Read more »

2 comments | December 28, 2021, 5:58 am

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Poverty Doesn’t Discriminate: Understanding Poverty in America

Multicultural Children's Book Day has a free downloadable kit that helps kids and adults talk about how Poverty Doesn’t Discriminate. Read more »

Comment | October 5, 2021, 5:58 am

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Multicultural Kidlit That Celebrates Girl Power and Strong Female Role Models

Girl Power! Check out our list of Multicultural Kidlit That Celebrates Girl Power and Strong Female Role Models. Read more »

Comment | August 31, 2021, 5:05 am

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Best Picture Books of 2014 That Celebrate Diversity

Kirkus selected 13 books based on excellence in showcasing diversity in children's literature. You will find titles such as: Grandfather... Read more »

Comment | November 26, 2014, 7:00 am

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Owl Moon: Printable Lesson Plans to Engage Young Writers

When Scholastic asked what book selection I'd like to have to work with my students this year, without hesitation, I... Read more »

Comment | July 17, 2014, 9:00 am

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Happy and Engaged Writers: Graphic Novels and Underpants

Picture reading a book to your class while they all sit on the edge of their seats, anticipating the next... Read more »

Comment | July 16, 2014, 9:00 am

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Common Core Writing Through Blogging

Wondering how to get your kids excited about writing? How about offering the opportunity for them to share their voice... Read more »

Comment | July 15, 2014, 9:00 am

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Writing by hand, or typing: when are you most creative?

According to this story from the New York Times, “research suggests that writing by hand allows [students] to process a lecture’s contents and... Read more »

Comment | July 13, 2014, 12:00 pm