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
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 of six titles featuring unforgettable dads. Click on our book quotes to read them at their full size! The Year of Billy Miller by Kevin Henkes – Navigating second grade … Read more
“Dream with ambition, lead with conviction, and see yourself in a way that others might not see you, simply because they’ve never seen it before.” – Vice President Kamala Harris From the day we are born, a blank page unfurls before us, ready and waiting for us to tell our story. Some folks, however, allow … Read more
“All the stories that you read, they will help you someday. They will give you the strength to get you through something someday.” Three writers at three different stages in their careers each share stories – the struggles and the triumphs – of their journey to becoming successful writers. Lois published her first book at age … Read more
Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop pioneered the philosophy that children’s literature should serve as “mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors.” Books should allow children to see themselves, see others, and enter new worlds. Thankfully, we are now hearing more and more about the role of mirrors providing representation and validation, and windows building empathy. But, as … Read more
Read to Them is always looking to add new, exciting titles to our library – as you might recall from the book selection overview piece. We invite you to explore these seven titles, from both debut authors and creators established on the KidLit scene, with your school communities. You can find blurbs for each book … Read more
