I left Broward County excited about promoting the concept of having the public library, school district and area university or college ed/literacy programs in a county or community work together on early literacy. Very exciting possibilities, and they were embedding … Continue reading →
It’s a pleasure to introduce Angela Hubbard, the new ALSC program officer who is promoting and strengthening Día. Her wonderful smile and enthusiastic answers are new Día assets. 1. How does it feel to be coordinating ALSC’s 20th Anniversary Día … Continue reading →
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is observed each year on September 17 to commemorate the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787, and “recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.”
Continue reading →This Big Sky, written by Pat and illustrated by Steve Jenkins, is now available as an e-book in English, German and Spanish!
Continue reading →Warm congratulations to my friend, historian Dr. Vicki Ruiz, who received a National Humanities Medal from President Obama on Sept. 10. Bravo, Vicki!
Continue reading →September 13 is National Grandparents Day! Why not share a special story with yours? Pablo’s Tree In a heartwarming intergenerational story, Pablo cannot wait to visit his grandfather and discover what treasures will be placed on his tree, a tree … Continue reading →
Welcome to my Bookjoy Creativity Salon, David. I haven’t met David in person although I am deeply grateful to this composer who lives in CO. He graciously set some of my poems to music, poems from my sixth book of … Continue reading →
International Literacy Day encourages communities around the globe to act as a united voice in raising awareness for those who cannot read or write. Find out more.
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