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7 Best Practices for Summer Reading & Why it's So Critical for Young Readers

7 Best Practices for Summer Reading & Why it's So Critical for Young Readers

Most educators and parents agree that summer reading is beneficial and can make the difference between a child reading at grade level or falling behind over the summer break. However, without defining an engaging and regular summer reading plan, children can easily lose this unique opportunity to enhance and grow stronger reading skills. A number of researchers are finding that kids who actively participate in highly interactive, language-rich summer reading programs are bett
5 Festive Titles to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

5 Festive Titles to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

¡Fiesta! A Celebration of Latino Festivals By Sherry Shahan Illustrated by Paula Barragán 978-0-874838-61-9 (Hardcover) A colorful romp celebrating traditional festivals and holidays in Latino culture with a festival for each month of the year, written in both English and Spanish. Holy Molé! By Caroline McAlister Illustrated by Stefan Czernecki 978-0-874837-75-9 (Hardcover) Carlos is working in the kitchen of the Mexican monastery when the cook enters the room in a panic. The
Celebrate Mother's Day with our Favorite August House Moms

Celebrate Mother's Day with our Favorite August House Moms

They're our advisors, our friends, our touchstones; they're our mothers! The bringers of life and the tellers of truths. These August House titles celebrate incredible maternal figures. Even if these mothers aren't the main character, they play a major role behind the scenes as the voice of reason, the shoulder to cry on, the clever sage, and the strong role model. The Pig Who Went Home on Sunday By Donald Davis Illustrated by Jennifer Mazzucco 978-0-87483-571-7 (Hardcover)
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