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Winter Brain Workout!

Winter Brain Workout!Creating Winter Semantic Maps for Better Reading Comprehension

Tis the Season...To Sing!

’Tis the Season…To Sing!One of my fondest memories is sitting under the Christmas tree with my dad singing carols and other winter songs. My sisters and I would snuggle next to him and join in with all of our kid hearts. Our favorites were the cheerful refrains (and happy ending) of "Frosty the Snowman" and the contemplative beauty of "Lord of the Dance."

Gift Books: "Practical” Literacy Meets Holiday Need

Gift Books: "Practical" Literacy Meets Holiday NeedIf you're looking for a way for your kids or students to get involved in holiday gift-giving - but don't want to break the bank - consider helping them conceive and create "gift books" for the special people in their lives.

Around The World with Holiday Reads!

Around The World with Holiday Reads!Looking for some titles to learn more about all of the different holidays celebrated at the end of the calendar year? Look no further! This list of children’s books takes you around the world and into the past at Christmastime.

Nonfiction Is for Browsing!

Nonfiction Is for Browsing! How To Read "Browseable" Nonfiction Browseable nonfiction? What’s that?! Well, I recently 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, a book about the importance of nonfiction reading in children’s lives, how to improve educators’ readers advisory skills, encourages and gives examples of how library staff can incorporate nonfiction in programs, and the breakdown of the five kinds of nonfiction.

Get Your Fiction & Nonfiction Fix with Bookflix!

Get Your Fiction & Nonfiction Fix with Bookflix! Database Review: Bookflix If you haven’t heard of our Bookflix database yet, allow me to fill you in on the wonderful things Bookflix has to offer!

Where Does Hope Live? "Harboring Hope" Book Review

Where Does Hope Live? A True Story of Real Courage, "Harboring Hope" by Susan Hood In honor of the 80-year anniversary of the heroic acts of the people of Denmark who in October of 1943 saved the lives of over seven thousand Danish Jews from Nazis Germany, I wanted to share this powerful nonfiction story.

Read It Again! (And Again!)

Read It Again! How To Read "Bear Snores On" Reading a picture book over and over again may feel repetitive to grownups, but it’s great for young readers. 

Everybody Loves Interactive Books!

How To Read "Owl Babies" Reading books to young children is always rewarding, and finding an interactive book with a great plot line that they love is the icing on the cake.

Starting a Summer Reading Routine

Starting a Summer Reading Routine by Rachel Ann Dennis, Customer Service Assistant, Central Children’s Department