Children’s Book Week (CBW) is the annual celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading. Established in 1919, CBW is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country.
The literacy initiative originated in the belief that children’s books…
Prince Garrett is excited about reading this summer!.
As summer quickly approaches, many parents and teachers worry about the potential of learning loss, or a "summer slump." Reading at least five books over the summer can help prevent this loss and keep young people engaged as learners.…
In response, a group of 22 authors, publishers and bloggers launched a We Need Diverse Books campaign. “Now is the time to raise our voices into a roar that can’t be ignored,” the group’s manifesto declares. “We need to spread the…
10 Words Every Book-Lover Should Know.
□ They will do better in school
□ It enhances reading skills
□ It's a great way to connect to your children
□ It can stimulate their imagination
As Summer draws near, parents are looking for ways to keep their children learning. Here are a few ideas:
□ Read to them. Breakfast for a Prince, available in hard copy and Kindle
□ Sing and listen to inspirational kid friendly songs: “Possible,…
Adventures in Garrett Land is here!.
Keep an eye out for the Adventures in Garrett Land game in you local android store or google play. The app accompanies the stories in the Prince Garrett books series. There are three stories in the app: Garrett Land…
January 27 was the first ever Multicultural Children’s Book Day: Celebrating diversity in children’s literature. The event is sponsored by Wisdom Tales Press, Lee & Low Books, Chronicle Books and Susan Daniel Fayad, author of My Grandfather’s Masbaha.