Working in a public library in the summer is a whirlwind experience. With Summer Reading Club, special programming, and crowds of children trying...

When the pandemic hit, the world changed drastically. I went from working full-time as a school librarian, studying as a graduate student, and...

As a secondary ELAR Coordinator in Rockwall, Texas, when we implemented the readers/writers workshop, my first goal was to share with...

It can be overwhelming and daunting to talk to principals and administrators about the importance of hiring media specialists for our...

In the seventh part of our Complex Books, In Context series, I’m “zooming out” on Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre, written by Carol Boston...

When complex social issues are discussed in our classrooms, we often default to a “both sides” framing. However, this approach can leave our...

Today, we’re digging into one of my favorite picture books, Milo Imagines the World, written by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by...

In our quest to provide diverse and inclusive texts to our students, we must also be intentional about how we use texts that address...

Today, we’re zooming out Dreamers by Yuyi Morales. This is the fifth post in the “Complex Books, In Context” series. Check out the other...

This is the fourth post in the “Complex Books, In Context” series and the first picture book! Check out the first three guides for Wonder by R.J....