May you and your family and friends savor laughter, time to reflect on 2015, and time together. … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2015
As the year ends, I especially want to send a special thanks to those who have helped me promote and grow Children’s Day, Book Day/El día de los niños, El día de los libros (Día) in 2015. GRACIAS to my … Continue reading
Some ideas for sharing: Have students draw the book, or a few pages, as you read it aloud. Ask the students when and where they hear languages other than English. Do they like to learn new words in other languages? … Continue reading
Our Lady is a symbol of Mexican independence and pride, and a symbol for social justice groups throughout the Americas. People from diverse backgrounds are drawn to this image and story that are so central to the history and culture … Continue reading
First Book’s CEO, Kyle Zimmerman, joined MSNBC’s Changing America to explain how children become more enthusiastic readers when they see not just themselves in books, but also other cultures. … Continue reading
I’m grateful to Deanne Dekle, Youth Services & Outreach Consultant, New Mexico State Library, for this interview. How happy it has made me to be working with Deanne and the staff at NMSL this year! A clarification for those not … Continue reading