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We all have a desire to seem good at what we do, especially when there is an audience. But when you are making art with kids, it’s important to model what the creative process actually looks like — and nothing about creativity is perfect! Creativity is messy.
In one way or another, I have worked in the world of kids’ books for more than two decades now — yet, it wasn’t until I began my job as a librarian four years ago that I truly realized how much books connect and create community.
If we want to pass a love of reading to the next generation, we have to allow them to have joy when they read. This sometimes means reading books with fart jokes, books with wizards that defeat evil, graphic novels, series, and books that speak truths that resonate with kids. Unfortunately, these books are often banned.
Persuasive writing is an increasingly common requirement for the primary grades, but many kids don’t have much experience with it. If your students are stuck on the same formats or could use a wider set of stylistic moves to be more convincing, check out these useful titles.
This month’s list of new fiction and nonfiction releases are sure to satisfy any literary cravings that arise at the official start of pumpkin spice season.
Enter for a chance to win The Unicorn Rescue Society: The Creature of the Pines by Adam Gidwitz, a fast-paced fantasy story filled with magical beasts.
Nonfiction books about activism can help inspire and support young adult readers who are interested in getting involved in their own communities and beyond.
Lucy and the String doesn’t try to squash that magical sparkle of curiosity by scaring children with big consequences. Instead, it encourages them to get creative and use problem-solving skills to make things right when they’ve made mistakes.
The activities in these Common Core-aligned lesson plans emphasize reading comprehension and help young readers navigate Matilda’s tough topics.
In the 50 years since its original publication, Don Freeman’s classic tale of a buttonless bear has consistently stood the test of time and appealed to young readers, generation after generation.
