Mlynowski, Myracle, and Jenkins Meet Us at The Lamp-Post
“The consolation of imaginary things, is not imaginary consolation.” (Roger Scruton, via Emily Jenkins) This August, we’re looking at Fantasy books. There’s a lot to
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Zetta Elliott and Thomas Taylor Meet Us at The Lamp-Post
We can’t get enough Fantasy in August at The Lamp-Post. We learned so much from the authors of the Upside Down Magic series about building
How Fantasy Helps Process Real-World Heartache
“Fantasy is hardly an escape from reality. It’s a way of understanding it.” -Lloyd Alexander This is the season of vacations – be it a
Colby Sharp Steps Into the Wardrobe
Colby Sharp will tell you that he is a fifth grade teacher in Michigan, working hard to help his students “fall in love with reading.”
4 Years of One School, One Book at T. Baldwin Demarest
Since their inaugural program in 2018, the staff at T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary in New Jersey considers One School, One Book to be one of
Wendy Orr and Vivian Vande Velde Meet Us at The Lamp-Post
Happy Summer! At the Lamp-Post, our summer thoughts are filled with books that are playful and fun! Can books be part of play? Of course!
Six Books with Unusual Animals
Animal characters are a staple of children’s literature, and for good reason. Many young readers gravitate to animals, giving these stories wide appeal. Peruse the
Let the Kids Play
Play is the work of childhood. – Piaget One of the biggest perks of teaching preschool is you get to play – really play –
July Book Stack: Wanna Play?
Our July Book Stack is recognizing, appreciating, and exploring books in the Read to Them library that incorporate the element of play, our at The
Advocates, and Other Tools for Deeper Understanding
You’ve probably never sat down, scratched your head, and said, “You know what I ought to do? Look at Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.” If you
Four Years of One School, One Book With Booth Tarkington Elementary
Booth Tarkington Elementary in Wheeling, Illinois has been actively participating in One School, One Book for four years. As Ryann Rivers, the librarian at Booth
Sharon M. Draper and Elana K. Arnold Meet Us at The Lamp-Post
Join us at The Lamp-Post as we discuss understanding with Elana K. Arnold (A Boy Called Bat) and Sharon M. Draper (Out of My Mind). In
6 Wonderful Books to Read on Father's Day
Spend time with the awesome Dads in your life by sharing a story (or six!) this Father’s Day. Read to Them has culled a list
The Intimacy of Understanding
“I see you.” A simple phrase, loaded with meaning. It can be used in the literal sense: “Your image has now entered my eye through
Delve into Resource Creation at Read to Them
As long time Read to Them participants know, there are three keys to a successful reading event. A great book, school-wide enthusiasm, and an inspiring,
Learning to Laugh at Yourself
From “a list of twenty supplies you need to survive middle school when you don’t have arms.” A sense of humor. I’m being very serious
Interview with Angela Dominguez, author of Stella Díaz Has Something to Say
Since Stella Díaz Has Something to Say joined the Read to Them catalog of books in 2021, thousands of students across the country have shared
Betsy Bird Meets Us at The Lamp-Post
This month at the Lamp-Post, we talk about the role of humor in children’s literature with the always funny Betsy Bird. Betsy is a Renaissance
Who Needs Funny Books in the Age of Cat Videos?
I taught preschool from 2003 until 2019. In that time, “screen time” went from watching Sesame Street DVDs while parents were making dinner to iPads
6 Great Books to Read on Mother's Day
Spend time with the amazing Mom in your life by reading aloud together this Mother’s Day. To get you started, Read to Them has culled
Join Read to Them for Children's Book Week!
Since 1919, Children’s Book Week has endeavored to celebrate and bolster books for younger audiences. It’s the longest-running literacy initiative in the United States, and
8 Years of One School, One Book at North Shore Elementary
One School, One Book has been a staple at North Shore Elementary in St. Petersburg, Florida since 2015. The program has even remained strong during
A Million Little Villages
“Connectedness. One thing leads to another. Often in unexpected ways.” ― Holly Goldberg Sloan, Counting by 7s Recently, I had the pleasure of moving my
Lynne Rae Perkins Meets Us at The Lamp-Post
In celebration of Earth Day, listen to our conversation about Conservation in children’s literature with Lynne Rae Perkins, author of Nuts to You. We talk
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