A Year of At the Lamp-Post
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Kimberly’s Corner
Kimberly Fehrs works on our Operations Team here at Read To Them, making sure that schools have just what they need for a successful school-wide
Help Children Have Access to Read Aloud Programs on Giving Tuesday
Once we sit down with our families around tables filled with all the delicacies Thanksgiving has to offer, we are launched right into the holiday
Meg Medina Meets Us at The Lamp-Post
As the calendar changes to November, thoughts turn to the upcoming holidays and family traditions. Along with favorite cookie recipes and the heirloom decorations, let’s
Reading Aloud Is a Necessity, not a Luxury
Recent months have featured alarming news about children’s books, reading, and literacy. We long for quieter times where children appreciate wonderful characters and stories and
November Book Stack: Family
A Boy Called BAT Bixby Alexander Tam gets unique support from each member of his family: his mother, father, and his always-there-in-the-end sister, Janie. “Baby
Family Rings
In September, my eldest daughter got married. I know this happens in families all the time, but it put me in a reflective mood. It
Why Family Literacy Matters
The month of November– along with the other holidays and family gatherings on the horizon– serves as Family Literacy Month. To us at Read to
Head ‘Off On an Adventure' During Read Aloud to a Child Week 2022!
Every year during the last week of October, Read to Them sponsors Read Aloud to a Child Week, a national event to showcase the importance
Chris Grabenstein Meets Us at The Lamp-Post
This month, at The Lamp-Post, we are going off on an adventure to celebrate Read Aloud to a Child Week (October 23-29, 2022). To explore
October Book Stack: Adventure
Our October Book Stack explores books in Read to Them‘s library that fit this year’s Read Aloud to a Child Week theme, “Off on an adventure!” Have
The Junior Cabin
“I was just walking by, when I heard them reading…” My son recently returned from summer camp in the Pacific Northwest. He regaled us with
King's Highway Elementary's First Year with One School, One Book is a Success
Earlier this year, the 600 students at King’s Highway Elementary in Coatesville, Pennsylvania participated in their very first One School, One Book program. Students, staff,
September Book Stack: School
Our September Book Stack recognizes, appreciates, and explores books in the Read to Them library that incorporate the element of school, our at The Lamp-Post theme for
Cynthia Lord Meets Us at The Lamp-Post
We just can’t get enough of books that take place in school! We’ve already learned so much from Save Me a Seat’s authors, Sarah Weeks
Gita Varadarajan Meets Us at The Lamp-Post
By now, the school year has kicked off and kids have settled back into the classroom. To celebrate the new year of learning fun, we
Sarah Weeks Meets Us at The Lamp-Post
As September wanes, the new school year is in full swing. All of us at Read to Them hope that educators, students, and families have
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
At Read to Them, we strive to offer an array of books that reflect the richness and diversity of the schools we serve. For Hispanic
Who Are You, Anyway?
In the end, we get to fully know exactly one person only: ourselves. And that’s only if we work hard at it. – Mags from
Banned Books Week: Why do we read books?
Why do we read books? Why do we recommend them? Why do we delight in some and disapprove of others? Why do we sometimes fight
York Avenue Elementary Dives into One School, One Book
York Avenue Elementary in Lansdale, Pennsylvania launched their first One School, One Book program earlier this year. Their new principal came from another Pennsylvanian school
August Book Stack: Fantasy
The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catling Young John Midas relives the legend of King Midas – via chocolate! – and learns the lesson of moderation
Read Aloud to a Child Week 2022 Theme Announcement
Every year during the last week of October, Read to Them sponsors Read Aloud to a Child Week, a national event to showcase the importance
Browse Our New Fall Titles
We at Read to Them are so excited to share the four new fall titles that have been added to our catalog. We invite you
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