I recently finished reading EMMA by Jane Austen. Although I’d read her other novels, I don’t think I’d read this delight. The edition is a beautiful one with illustrations in an edition that belonged to my mother. The edition includes … Continue reading →
Timely ideas from our Día planning booklet: Finalize orders for promotional items, books for giveaways, craft supplies and refreshments. Confirm program speakers, performers, class performances, and special guests such as local officials and celebrities. Post your Dia event on the … Continue reading →
Congratulations to our inspiring friends at First Book, just honored with the Library of Congress Rubenstein Prize. Tireless Kyle Zimmer, First Book President and CEO said, “on behalf of First Book, I was honored to accept the 2015 David M. … Continue reading →
It’s World Read Aloud Day! How are you celebrating?
Continue reading →Libraries inspire! The story of Mexican-American author and educator Tomás Rivera is just one example. At Perkins Elementary School in Des Moines, Iowa, with the help of Des Moines Performing Arts’ Applause Series, each class did a different type of … Continue reading →
