Students in Ogdensburg, NY, are book doctors, librarians, and consistent readers thanks to a district-wide reading approach that encourages them to explore nearly any topic from books available in their classroom library. Their teacher builds the lessons around the books students choose. […]
Debut author J. Elle is rewriting the way Black kids see themselves and their communities. Drawing on her experiences as an inner-city kid, teacher, and military spouse, the prolific Black writer builds fantastical worlds with a sense of home. She hopes her stories help kids feel more seen, more capable, and more aware of their own magic. […]
Blue skies wink from above the high and narrow walls of the ancient city of Fez, Morocco. Normally filled with brightly colored artisan wares and lingering aromas of spices, mint tea, and kebabs, the cobblestone streets are quiet, subdued by pandemic restrictions. Nestled in the corner of a plaza is the Medina Children’s Library, where staff members continue to find ways to share books and a love of reading with local children. The pandemic presents new challenges, but has not stopped their efforts. […]
