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November 1st is National Family Literacy Day!

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 a lot to gain from reading together. And that doesn’t just apply to toddlers and kindergartners. Reading aloud with our tweens and teens addresses a number of the issues that lead to the poor reading... Read More.

Power of Books Author Series: Ryan Estrada

I n this edition of our Power of Books Author Series, we talk with Ryan Estrada about his first-hand experience with book banning. He's the author of the graphic novels Banned Book Club and Occulted, both of which revolve around the topic of banning books. Efforts to ban books during the 2022-2023 school year are up 33 percent from... Read More.

The Crucible: A serving of literary layer cake.

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 this play also touches upon how it is written, outlining the multi-layered nature of the work. Miller’s delineation of his play’s layers demonstrates why it’s important to get every bite of literary confections like The... Read More.

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