4 Questions that Build Reading Habits Today’s students live in a rapidly changing digital world. It seems that technology touches every aspect of school and home life. In the face of rapid change, one thing remains constant: Students need reading proficiency for academic success. When a parent asks how he or she can help their […]
If there’s one word to describe the current state of public education in the United States, it is: pressure. Pressure to perform well on standardized tests, academic rankings, athletics and much more. This pressure comes from state legislatures, elected school boards, universities, education advocacy groups, parent organizations and more. Many public and independent schools […]
Nine Techniques that will Take Storytime From Good to Great A live and engaging presentation of a book stirs imagination, builds community and brings people from all walks of life into your library. Storytime is, without question, worth doing. However, many libraries struggle to make Storytime live up to its potential. We asked librarians from […]
Today, right now, is a Golden Age of juvenile literature. Don’t believe it? Here are children’s books published since 2012 that are true masterpieces of art and language. These books are breathtaking works of art, and they’re in print right now. There are many more books that could be on this list. But, 12 seemed […]
Feeling Pressure for Your Students to Perform? Hire a Librarian. If there’s one word to describe the current state of public education in the United States, it’s: pressure. Pressure to perform well on standardized tests, academic rankings, athletics and much more. This pressure, while keenly felt in the school building, comes from state legislatures, state […]
The tasks of helping children, especially boys, establish strong reading habits is a perennial challenge for parents and teachers. This task has been made more difficult as electronics occupy more space in our daily lives. As a bookseller and the father of three boys, I am often asked by parents and educators which books are […]
What business leaders and tech entrepreneurs can learn from public librarians The internet revolution has left many large public and private institutions in the dust. With one shining exception, public libraries. In the late ’90s public libraries seemed primed to be a major casualty of the internet revolution. They were large buildings filled with information in […]
This is how it feels when we write a donation to your organization. I love writing checks to schools and libraries. The “To” line is my favorite part. When I hand-write the recipient’s name, I know the money is going to a friend who has trusted my company to help raise needed funds. In 2006, […]
We don’t want to be the bearer of bad news. But, there’s only a few more weeks for Summer fun. Summer is about to begin winding down and the Fall semester is right around the corner. Are you ready for back-to-school? We’ve got you covered with classroom hacks you don’t want to overlook! Check […]
Best Summer Books at Every Reading Level Looking for some ways to encourage kids to continue reading this summer? Keeping a variety of books around is one way to nudge them in the right direction. And so we have created this quick list with some recommended summer reading — for every reading level! Check out […]