‘This is for us? And it’s free?’ Little Libraries provide books to students who need them
Emily Schachtel of Palm Beach Gardens thinks all children should have access to books. She is making that happen one little library at a time.
Checking out more than books at the library
If you and your family are looking to keep your hands and minds busy during the cold winter months, the library offers more ...
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Children’s Books
Swanson’s nonfiction picture book, Black girls pursue their dreams of playing big-league baseball. As spooky season approaches, the master of children’s horror recommends creepy-crawly ...
As children’s book bans soar, sales are down and librarians are afraid. Even in California
Book bans are tanking sales of children’s books. Schools and libraries aren’t buying books about LGBTQ+ issues and race as ...
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Screens for stories: Idaho restaurant gives out free books, encouraging kids to read, instead of scroll
This is thanks to a unique idea and community partnership, Ana Paz, one of the owners of Enrique’s Mexican Restaurant, started an initiative that gives free books to children and families dining ...
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How do you teach more Louisiana kids how to read? Try the doctor's office, this program says.
“Reach Out and Read really helps turn pediatricians into literacy advocates,” said Pheriche Perkins, executive director of ...
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Local author hopes to spread positivity through the Little Free Libraries in Baltimore County
A positive mindset and words of encouragement can go a long way to determining outcomes for children and adults. Local author Preston Mitchem Jr. and The Baltimore County Education Foundation have ...