Parents and teachers can help children explore their own wilderness by both writing and reading poetry. The range of possibilities in the written word inspired by art is unlimited.
Acclaimed authors and illustrators for young people — Jeannine Atkins, Ekua Holmes, Rita Williams-Garcia, Heather Lang, and Katherine Paterson got together to talk about women and girls in fiction and nonfiction books — and what makes a heroine.
None of us look just the same and we each have our own special interests. That’s true of how we learn, too. As children prepare to go to school, it’s a good time to remember there are various ways of learning, that achievements are wide-ranging, and that learning takes place at different rates. On the pages of these books, meet memorable characters with special ways of learning and dealing with school.
Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the year according to the lunar calendar. The celebration begins with the new moon that occurs sometime between January 21st and February 20th, and festivities last until the following full moon. Lunar New Year is celebrated in many East Asian countries and cultures with a festival, rich in symbolism and traditions — including family reunions, colorful paper lanterns, animals of the zodiac, lion and dragon dances, fireworks, poems exchanged with loved ones, and gifts of money nestled inside red envelopes. These traditions represent hopes and aspirations for the year — longevity, peace, prosperity, unity, and good luck. Dip into these wonderful picture books about the Lunar New Year in different countries.
It seems appropriate that both National Poetry Month and Earth Day are observed in April. One celebrates worlds in words; the other reminds us of the importance of the world. Start this celebratory month by reading about our world using words that paint pictures. Discover many more related titles with Book Finder.
Dr. Maya Angelou was a renowned poet and storyteller who wrote for children and young adults as well as for adults. Here you’ll find a selection of her poetry and writing for young people, as well as anthologies of poetry by other Black poets.
The main goal of CELL is to promote the adoption and sustained use of evidence-based early literacy learning practices by early childhood intervention practitioners, parents, and other caregivers of young children, birth to five years of age, with identified disabilities, developmental delays, and those at-risk for poor outcomes. The Center will produce toolkits containing practice guides for promoting early literacy learning that can be used by parents and early childhood practitioners who work with infants, toddlers, and preschool children.
