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Seven stories for a better school day
Young children often face big questions at school.Continue Reading -
Mum's the word: mothers in literature
When you look at mother figures in classic literature, you will find an extensive portrayal of motherhood, examined and narrated from every possible perspective.Continue Reading -
Meet the illustrator: Simone Manfrini
How do you illustrate a famous classic? What are the first steps you take in this exciting process?Continue Reading -
Meet the illustrator: making children's books with Maria Sole Macchia
What is it like to make illustrations for children? Maria Sole Macchia is a visual artist who specializes in creating picture books for young children.Continue Reading -
Looking together: word and image interplay in picture books
Picture books are rich resources for language development as well as visual literacy development, regardless of the age of your students.Continue Reading -
Best books of 2019
At the end of the year, we like looking back to see what new titles have been published.Continue Reading -
Beat the bullies through books: a review of Jane, the Fox & Me
I told her, You’ll see, the story ends well. Did you have any books in your childhood and teenage years which surrounded you with a protective haze?Continue Reading -
A love of libraries: much more than just books
Library memories My memories of going to the library are full of excitement and wonder.Continue Reading -
A love of libraries: 10 things to consider when building a classroom library
The wonder of libraries never ceases to amaze us. The earlier we start visiting these wonderful places with students, the more confident and enthusiastic they will become about spending time in them.Continue Reading -
A Connecticut Yankee in the English Class
We are all aware of the benefits of extensive reading, but some of us may feel unsure about how to approach longer texts in class.Continue Reading -
Reading the museum
Museums are places of adventure, engagement and discovery. They take us into a world of investigation and imagination.Continue Reading -
Reading Africa
May is a special month for Africa: African World Heritage Day is celebrated on May 5th, and Africa Day is on May 25th.Continue Reading