by Sarah Hashimoto
As a public librarian, I often hear parents and even teachers telling kids that the only reading that “counts” is traditional reading—reading with your eyes and sounding out the words independently. Read more
The power of choice goes a long way when it comes to literacy! Be sure to offer students audio editions of these wonderful titles named to the Lone Star Reading List, developed by public and school librarians from the Young Adult Round Table. The purpose of the list is to encourage students in grades 6, 7, or 8 to explore a variety of current books. Read more
In this special episode of This Is the Author, we present: This Is the Illustrator! Read more
As shared on the Texas Library Association site, “Each year, 20 books are chosen for the Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List. Schools and libraries around the state participate in the program, encouraging students to read a minimum of five books from the list.” Don’t forget to offer the audio editions of these beloved books and allow even more readers to access these superb stories. Read more
Some audiobook!
Academy Award-winning actress Meryl Streep narrates a new audiobook edition of CHARLOTTE’S WEB alongside some of your favorite narrators! Listeners of all ages will fall in love with this timeless classic all over again when this beautiful new recording goes on sale October 29th! Read more
When Judy Blume began writing 50 years ago, she didn’t realize she would become one of the most banned writers in America, and that many of her books, including Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret would be censored by schools and libraries. Read more
