School’s out and summertime is here! Reading to pass these long summer days is not only fun, but also important. Reading can help stop the “summer slide,” the loss of literacy skills that can happen when kids aren’t at school.
From beachy reads to adventurous graphic novels, we have the summer book for every reader.
On November 8, 1946, Viola Desmond was arrested for refusing to move from the “whites-only” section of a movie theater. Her heroic act inspired Black community leaders and made her a symbol of courage in the fight against inequality.
Cities face big challenges, including threats from climate change, food insecurity, a lack of clean water and rapid population growth, but they are also places where innovation and sustainability can thrive.
In this Q&A, author Gregor Craigie shares the inspiration behind his new book, his favorite buildings and the coolest fact he discovered while researching.
A moving graphic novel, AWOL explores the realities of PTSD from a kid’s perspective. The book includes an author’s note and kid-friendly mental health resources. As a military child, eleven-year-old Leah moves…a lot. But this summer she will be the one left behind when her best friend’s family is reassigned. …
Halloween is approaching, and we have a collection of creepy tales with ghosts, ghouls and all things that go bump in the night! From a haunted theme park to a ghost who is too cute to be scary, there’s a book here for every reader looking for a thrill! “Snappily …
