Our 7 Favorite Multicultural Books for Sixth Grade
LEE & LOW BOOKS shares some of our favorite multicultural books for sixth grade.
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Classroom Guide for I Am Alfonso Jones
In this blog post, we’ve gathered a few prereading questions, discussion questions, activities, and resources from the I AM ALFONSO JONES teacher’s guide.
Valentine’s Day Children’s Books that Celebrate Familial Love
In this guest post, writer Rebecca En-Szu Hu-Van Wright compiles a list of 9 children’s books to read with kids for Valentine’s Day that celebrate familial love.
6 Books for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 16th is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and to celebrate, we’ve gathered six books that highlight the works and accomplishments of civil rights activists and African American pioneers.
Ten Favorite Diversity-Related Reads from 2016
A few of our favorite reads that engaged, entertained, and fascinated us throughout the year.
Thrilled, Eager, and Only Slightly Apprehensive: The Path to Publication
Writers who submitted to our New Voices Award (but didn’t win!) share their experiences about the path to publication.
Interview: Kimberly Reid, author of PERFECT LIARS
TU BOOKS author Kimberly Reid on crafting the perfect heist novel, her writing tips, and breaking stereotypes.
What does Juneteenth Celebrate?
This year marks the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates when slaves in Texas first learned that they were free.
Celebrate and Teach About Baseball with Toni Stone
Our Senior Literacy Specialist, Jill Eisenberg, shares several teaching ideas and resources to kick off the new baseball season and celebrate the tenth of anniversary of Catching the Moon with young readers.
Protesting Injustice Then and Now
Our Senior Literacy Specialist, Jill Eisenberg, offers some thoughts and resources for how to teach and talk about protest, race, and current events.