I t’s Native American Heritage Month! November has been designated as a time to recognize the contributions, and unique, essential achievements of Native peoples... Read More.

Like symbolic language, literary devices are techniques authors use to guide the reader in how to read a book for more than simple plot.... Read More

I t’s National Family Literacy Day, so carve out some time to read with your young ones today, or perhaps read to them. Families have... Read More.

Banned Book Club was banned in Florida. Check out our conversation with author Ryan Estrada about the dangers of book banning.... Read More

T he Crucible is a notable example of how literature is like a layer cake. Arthur Miller’s account of why he came to write... Read More.

L iterature is an excellent resource for school programs that address bullying. But not if books with themes of bullying behavior are banned. Forty-two... Read More.

Authors Sound Off About The Power Of Books. O ur freedom to read has been under assault for what... Read More.

W hat can you do about book banning? More than you may realize. Take at least one action each day to help in the fight against censorship.... Read More.

D id you know Anne Frank planned to write a book about her time in hiding after the war? What event inspired her wish?... Read More.

Banned due to the social issues it addresses, Cisneros' work tells the culturally significant story of Esperanza as she comes of age in the Hispanic quarter of Chicago.... Read More

W hat’s the best way to fight back against book banning? Activism revolving around Sandy Cisneros’ coming of age book The House on Mango... Read More.

H ispanic Heritage Month takes place every year from September 15th to October 15th. During that time, we celebrate the cultures, histories, and contributions... Read More.