Tag: library
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Not Just Another Friendship Read Aloud
Bela and Lily is a friendship picture book read aloud that helps elementary students explore empathy, communication, and making friends across language barriers. This SEL-focused story opens meaningful classroom discussions about kindness, inclusion, and connection. 5 Ways to Use This Friendship Read Aloud in the Classroom When I wrote Bela and Lily, I tapped into…
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How Everyday People Can Help Libraries Thrive
As a kid, I lived in seven different cities, but the one place that stayed the same was the public library. It nurtured my love for reading. Every weekend, I would wander the bookshelves looking for my next adventures. I would plop my giant stack down at the checkout table and force eye contact with the…
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How Requesting Books at the Library Helps Authors (and How You Can Do It!)
One of the kindest things a reader can do for an author is request their books at the library. It might seem small, but those requests matter more than many people realize. They help books reach more families, help librarians discover new authors, and help creators continue making the stories readers love. As an author-illustrator,…
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Storytime With My Local Bookstore and Library
This moment will be imprinted on my heart forever. I walked into Redondo Beach Library’s storytime room to see a room full of smiling friends and community members. The librarian expected 30 people on a rainy Wednesday at 4pm. But that day there were 70 people! And this number is not a reflection of me,…
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MOON’S RAMADAN is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Sharing some good news today. MOON’S RAMADAN is a 2023 Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection! As a kid, I lived in seven different cities, but the one place that stayed the same was the public library. It nurtured my love for reading. So, my heart is full knowing that children all over the country…