Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebrates the life and civil rights work of Dr. King. In 1994, the holiday was officially recognized as a National Day of Service where volunteers across the country work together to make a difference in their communities. The titles below include children’s books about Dr. King, fiction and nonfiction books about ordinary people who stand up for what’s right, and stories about helping others and giving back. Discover many more related titles with Book Finder.
Summer’s almost here so get ready to pack up for a trip to the beach — and if you can’t get to a place with sand and sea, go by book! Meet bats and the small dog that goes to the shore. Count feet on the beach and even enjoy a beach on a roof! And remember, getting there is half the fun. So, pack up a summer bag of books — and head for the beach!
In the wake of tragedies both big and small, it’s sometimes difficult to know what to say to children. Here are some books — about cultural acceptance, emotions, and difficult times others have faced — that can help you begin conversations that heal. Please preview these books to decide whether or not they are appropriate for the children in your life.
Consider organizing a book swap for your neighborhood or block. It can be a simple afternoon undertaking, or with more time and effort, a fun event that will become an annual tradition!
Books introduce children to all kinds of people they might not otherwise encounter. In this collection, young readers will meet older individuals, many of them grandparents.
Books introduce children to all kinds of people they might not otherwise encounter. In this collection, young readers will meet older individuals, many of them grandparents.
Bookshare, the world’s largest accessible digital library for people with print and learning disabilities (such as dyslexia), provides free membership to qualified U.S. schools and students, thanks to an award from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education. Get access to more than 43,000 digital books, textbooks and teacher-recommended readings to help your child succeed and enjoy reading independently.
It’s spring, a poetic time of year. Look around you. The days are warmer and longer, flowers start to bloom, animals wake up. Celebrate National Poetry Month in April by remembering a real person, or learning more about the earth, or even a silly little toad. Mark Earth Day by planting a garden or even reading more about the planet on which we live. It all starts when you open a book!
The statistics are consistent: Young male readers lag behind their female counterparts in literacy skills. This article looks at the social, psychological, and developmental reasons why, and suggests solutions — including the need for more men to become role models for reading.
