Libraries & Literacy

36+ min ago   (365+ words) As a school librarian for 33 years, I was deeply saddened to read about the stranglehold current legislation is placing on local libraries and librarians. Librarians have long used reviews from accredited journals to make their book selections. Parents have long…...

1+ hour, 41+ min ago   (328+ words) In episode two, as Carrie struggles to fit in at Ewen High School, she bonds with the school’s guidance counselor, Mr. Morton (Tim Bagley), over their shared love of reading and their ability to recite favorite literary quotes. The library…...

2+ hour, 49+ min ago   (209+ words) FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A popular author with family roots in Fresno returned to Fresno Unified schools this week to share his stories with students and encourage literacy. Edward Dennis visited McLane High School, where he discussed his three-book series: "The…...

2+ hour, 43+ min ago   (129+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (Rockford News First) - The Friends of the Rockford Public Library will host the final book sale of the year in November. The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, at RPL’s main library, 215 N. Wyman Street. During the…...

2+ hour, 37+ min ago   (266+ words) Recently, a teacher from Fakarava Primary School in French Polynesia wrote to say that L’Arbre Généreux—The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein—brought tears to her students’ eyes. It was their favorite story because they believe caring for the planet…...

6+ hour, 37+ min ago   (212+ words) Livingston County author Kristen M. Sickler, who is Deaf, recently published her first illustrated hardcover book, “Siren of the Finger Lakes.” The book is an original work of regional mythology, drawing inspiration from the landscapes, waters, history, and natural beauty of…...

2+ hour, 29+ min ago   (237+ words) Jostlestones prevented damage to the wheels of carriages and traps in days gone by Frank McNally solves the mystery of columns Jostlestones prevented damage to the wheels of carriages and traps in days gone by Sir, – Frank McNally is…...

53+ min ago   (154+ words) TMJ4 News Kindness can start small and still make a big difference Wisconsin author, mom, and longtime yoga instructor Amy Leigh Sazama brings that message to young readers in Mindful Mabel: Learns Kindness, a gentle story designed to help children explore…...

9+ hour, 10+ min ago   (227+ words) Local bookstores that participated in the third annual book crawl in April are preparing for the inaugural Fall Book Crawl this weekend. TROY — Miami County bookstores are participating in the inaugural Fall Dayton Book Crawl, including Indigo and Co Books…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (196+ words) Step into a dystopian world where Big Brother is watching and freedom is just a memory. Join us for a FREE public reading of... 1984 by George Orwell: A Public Reading Step into a dystopian world where Big Brother is watching…...