When a family cares for a loved one in hospice, one of the many challenges is helping young children understand what is going on around them. Christine Thompson wrote the picture book Scarlet Says Good-Bye to help kids learn about hospice and capture memories. Turns out it’s also a great resource for the grownups in the room—hospice workers, parents, and grandparents— to ease the conversation in an emotional time of stress. […]
Todd Bol started the Little Free Library movement by building a small model of a one-room schoolhouse as a memorial to his mother, a teacher. Cofounder Rick Brooks says, “There is profound value in sharing a book that changed your life.” Now, in 48 countries around the world, you can find thousands of handcrafted little free libraries on urban streets and rural roads, in front yards and coffee shops. All sharing favorite books and promoting a sense of community. […]
Arriving on a college campus for the first time can be all at once exciting, unnerving, and isolating. What if there was a way to instantly connect with other students in a meaningful way? Colleges and universities around the country encourage students to take part in a uniquely first year experience. Students arrive on campus having read the same book as their incoming classmates, then connect with fellow students through deeper conversations. […]
