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Maria Salvadore

Reading Rockets' children's literature expert, Maria Salvadore, brings you into her world as she explores the best ways to use kids' books both inside — and outside — of the classroom.

Informational picture books in preK

May 2, 2013

The lasting impact of early childhood education has been known for a long, long time. The first three years of a child's life are crucial to their development socially, emotionally, and educationally. More >

Were they really the good old days?

April 24, 2013

It's not at all unusual to hear adults lament the loss of the "good old days." Memories are, of course, filtered and perhaps even reworked over time. More >

It's that baseball time of year

April 17, 2013

It's that time of year! Baseball season has officially started. Little leaguers are playing, summer teams are forming, and lots of people are heading to major and minor league ballparks. More >

From page to stage and beyond

April 10, 2013

There's nothing new about translating children's books and traditional stories into other mediums. More >

Words to hold in your heart

April 3, 2013

I remember one day long ago my son came home from school and proudly recited a poem. His preschool teacher shared this poem in particular often — it was a class favorite — so often that my son committed it to memory. It was long and I remember my surprise the first time I heard him. More >

Spring voting

March 25, 2013

Spring is in the air — and that means more than just daffodils. It's time to read and cast votes for favorite books. The Children's Book Council (CBC), a venerable trade association of publishers, counts down the days (hours, minutes, and seconds, too) to the national celebration of Children's Book Week. More >