Literature

The End of Reading Is Here Optimists once believed that universal literacy was inevitable. Now it seems that the age of reading might be a short anomaly in human history. […]

An Excerpt from a beautiful story . . . Picture the scene: “Theo and Lamisha take their places side-by-side and close together at one end of the sofa, what elderly […]

Best Children’s Books, According to Librarians and Teachers Frog and Toad Are Friends, by Arnold Lobel, Book 1 of 4: Frog and Toad I Can Read Stories     Where the […]

Summer Reading Program with the Libraries Monday, June 1 – July 31 The annual library summer reading program is all about supporting summer learning through reading, programs, and events. [...]

By J.E. Ribbey It’s April 20, 1775… Young American Adventures  “We’re alone. The Redcoats captured Papa yesterday. I find myself filled with a mixture of emotions. Fear that something [...]

“I’m writing for the kid I used to be,” says Dav Pilkey, who defied expectations to create three blockbuster graphic-novel series. “Dog Man” fans flocked to a South Bend auditorium […]

List by Parmalee Taff Really?! Stories about WWII for children? Yes, if/when they show interest. If we would entertain hopes that a world without war can be attained, if not […]

National Park Mystery Series Read this brief description and quotes from readers. Then, if you are intrigued, go here and explore. “Before Jake’s grandfather died, he was on the trail […]

by LitWits founders and teachers, Becky and Jenny “Hands-on, memorable, meaningful ways to teach this book, and pull out its many powerful lessons, LitWits style. Last week we taught [...]

Alan Gribben detoured from his research and published ‘Huck Finn’ without the N-word. Courtesy | Wikimedia Commons October 24, 2019 By Abby Liebing A poor, uneducated white boy from Missouri […]