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Announcing the Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults Teaching Guide

Announcing the Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults Teaching Guide

Ever since the November 2022 release of Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants, we’ve promised readers a resource to help them dive deeper into the rich material of the text. You’ve waited, patiently reading and watching…and now it’s finally here! We’re delighted to announce the official Braiding […]Read more "Announcing the Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults Teaching Guide"
Foster Equitable Access to Engaging Books this Summer!

Foster Equitable Access to Engaging Books this Summer!

“Summer is a critical time for literacy skills. Things like decoding, letter knowledge, and word reading skills are very susceptible to decay without frequent practice.” James Kim, an assistant professor of education at Harvard University The weather outside may be frightful, but planning summer reading can be delightful. ESSER and Title I Funding makes it possible to […]Read more "Foster Equitable Access to Engaging Books this Summer!"
Librarian Prep List for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Black History Month
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Librarian Prep List for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Black History Month

On January 20 we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Black History Month in February is just around the corner. Whether you’re looking for books to use in library displays, collecting book lists to share with readers, or looking for titles to complement curriculum, this comprehensive list contains many fantastic books for readers in […]Read more "Librarian Prep List for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Black History Month"
Guest Post: Allyssa Loya

Guest Post: Allyssa Loya

Our guest blogger today is elementary librarian Allyssa Loya, who teaches in the Rockwall (Texas) ISD. A true technology enthusiast, she is also the author of Lerner’s new series Disney Coding Adventures. On Monday, September 24, she presented a fantastic SLJ-hosted webinar called No Fear Coding: How to Start a Coding Club and Why It […]Read more "Guest Post: Allyssa Loya"