As we step into Black History Month, we at Read to Them wanted to take the time to highlight books in our catalog that are written by black authors. Each of the titles below demonstrates incredible heart, showing characters in a wide-range of settings and scenarios. Above all else, there is black joy, and both … Read more
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 of reading aloud to children and to encourage families to read together. For over 20 years, Read Aloud to a Child Week has been a stress-free way for everyone to … Read more
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 a magical school world. After reading and writing about books based in two other very different magical worlds – Brooklyn and Eerie-on-Sea – we were delighted to have the chance … Read more
“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 trip across the world, a weekend away, or even just a relaxing day spent by the pool. Can you guess the easiest and most direct way to head out on … Read more
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 a list of six titles with unforgettable Moms, Grandmas, and even some not-so-conventional maternal figures, too. Check them out below: Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña … Read more
