Children’s Book Week

In 1919, Children’s book week became a national event. This week (May 2-8) is Children’s Book Week. How are you celebrating? I hope you are reading everyday and celebrating all of the wonderful children’s literature, authors, and illustrators past and present. Even if your city isn’t having a big event, …

Response to a Wall Street Journal Article

To Whom it May Concern: I am writing in response to an article entitled “How to Raise Boys Who Read” by Thomas Spence that appeared in your publication on September 24, 2010.  I am a kindergarten teacher and the director of a university child development program. I work daily to …