What Makes a Great Character: Hermione Granger
My daughter loves to raise her hand to answer questions. She puts it high up there. She also likes to tell her brothers what to do. And before we leave fo...
Category: How to encourage reading
Offer a Magazine to a Reluctant Reader
You might not expect a word nerd to say this, but I respect the fact that not everyone loves books like I do. However, I do believe everyone needs to be able t...
Great Read Alouds: The Hobbit
My youngest child turns six soon. In fact, I just dropped him off for his first day of kindergarten. He was ready, I was ready, but when he leaned over, squee...
What Have You Done for Your Library Lately?
I’ve said before that I cannot live without books. You know what follows that? I cannot live without my library. I thought I was a good library patron. My fa...
Great Expectations: A Worthwhile Classic to Read
Most people I know indulge in guilty pleasure reading over the summer. Romance and other fluff, or the latest in a young adult fantasy/adventure series. But ...
Choosing Reading Titles for Elementary School Students
This week I’m happy to welcome my guest Mary Bauer from The Artistry of Education. Although I’m not currently teaching, I enjoy following MaryR...