Helen Oxenbury’s books have received numerous awards (including the Kate Greenaway Medal, England’s equivalent to the Caldecott) and continue to resound with readers from babies to adults. Seemingly simple illustrations capture humor, drama, and more in an appealing and memorable way. You can also see our exclusive video interview with writer Mem Fox, Oxenbury’s partner on Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes.
Informed by the author’s work as a researcher and as a Korean parent of a child in a U.S. public school, this article offers suggestions to guide educators in understanding and supporting the involvement of cultural and linguistic minority families in their children’s schools.
Many children need extra support to become skilled readers. Learn more about why some kids struggle, what effective interventions look like, how to create inclusive classrooms so every child can thrive, and much more.
