The Well-Read Child

I'm glad to be taking part in the fourth Nonfiction Monday roundup, hosted at Picture Book of the Day . Reading level: Ages 9-12 Hardc...

Cross posted at The Newbery Project Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata 2005 Newbery Medal Book Genre : Young Adult Fiction Reading level: Age...

In 1851, Matthew Arnold became a school inspector, a job he had until just two years before his death in 1888. This job initially required a...

I recently had the opportunity to interview Catherine Ipcizade (pronounced ip-chi-zah-deh), author of recently released 'Twas the Day B...

Ma! There's Nothing to Do Here! A Word from your Baby-in-Waiting by Barbara Park; illustrated by Viviana Garofoli Reading level: Ages ...

I went to my polling place this morning to cast my vote for the presidential candidate, and I was a little depressed at the turnout. I live ...

Let's Go!: The Story of Getting from There to Here by Lizann Flatt, illustrated by Scot Ritchie Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 40...

In the upcoming week, I'm going to be offering a variety of reviews plus an author interview. Monday: I will be reviewing Cybil Nonficti...

The Turtle and the Deep Blue Sky written by Elizabeth Zimmer; illustrated by Eric Zimmer Reading level: Ages 3 and up Publisher: Fulcrum Pub...

(Jill has kindly asked me to guest-blog for her--I'm honored and hope you enjoy today's Poetry Friday selection-- Wes). On September...

There are a number of directions you can go with Hiromi's Hands , the true story of one of the first female sushi chefs in the United St...

Reading level: Ages 9-12 Hardcover: 30 pages Publisher: Lee & Low Books (March 2007) Whenever I go into a sushi restaurant, I alway...

Whether you're a teacher presenting a lesson on the Cold War, the Berlin Wall, or totalitarian regimes or a parent wanting to give your ...