Ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved working on puzzles. It didn’t really matter what kind of puzzles it was… word searches, jigsaws, logic puzzles, and of course, rebus puzzles (perhaps better known as picture puzzles although they often include a combination of pictures and individual letters). I always loved reading as a kid, too, so it’s no surprise now that some […]
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge has been a bit different from years past due to the pandemic, and we appreciate everyone who has joined us for a “Summer to Imagine” and stayed motivated to read great books. You still have until August 16, 2020 to set up your online account and record the minutes you’ve […]
As things begin to open back up this summer, its a great time to start thinking about future goals – like getting hired for a job, pursuing higher education, and generally planning for *adulthood* (insert screaming emoji here). We are certainly not suggesting you skip the fun this summer, but you can still spend a […]
Four years ago, we shared a book list aimed at kids, tweens, and teens to help them understand and talk about social justice, race, and cultural awareness. It came on the heels of the shooting deaths of two black men in Louisiana and Minnesota, and soon after the shooting deaths of five Dallas police officers. […]
Excerpt shared with permission from the author, Mahnaz Dar. The article first appeared online at School Library Journal. Looking for ways to keep your comics-loving kids and teens occupied? These free webcomics promise to eat up hours of time. Middle Grade Audrey’s Magic NineWritten by Michelle Wright and illustrated by Courtney Huddleston, Francesco Gerbino, and […]
