A Year of At the Lamp-Post
This time last year, we at Read to Them set out to have conversations about books in our catalog while making it easy for you
At the Lamp-Post
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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