In the most recent edition of The Horn Book (Sept./Oct. 2015), Roger Sutton, in his editorial, “Read Before You Write,” makes a point that’s relevant, not only to adult writers hoping to break into children’s publishing, but also to those who are teaching and guiding the young readers and writers in today’s classrooms. Sutton writes: Don’t even… Read more »
Dianne White
How to Write Stories: 3 books, 3 different perspectives
Rufus the Writer, by Elizabeth Bram, illustrated by Chuck Groenink (Schwartz & Wade, 2015) Laying on the grass, watching the clouds one day, Rufus gets an idea. “I’m not going to have a lemonade stand this summer… I’m going to have a story stand!” Rufus brings pencils, paper, and markers and waits for his first… Read more »
An interview with Rebecca Langston-George
It’s a pleasure to welcome author Rebecca Langston-George to ReaderKidZ to talk about her newest book, For the Right to Learn: Malala Yousafzai’s Story. RKZ: As both a teacher and writer, I’m sure you’d agree that biographies are one of the most powerful ways younger students learn about the lives of others in our world…. Read more »
For the Right to Learn: Malala Yousafzai’s Story
It’s not often that young readers have a chance to learn about another young person, just a few years older than they – a girl who was not afraid to stand up to the injustices in her world. A young woman who has shown remarkable bravery in the face of a difficult and dangerous world. For the Right to… Read more »
Summer Vacation!
Clipart by Cliparts.co As the ReaderKidZ head off in different directions to enjoy the slower days of summer, we’ll send you off, too, with Buzz Feed’s 25 Simple Ways to Cultivate a Love of Reading in Your Children. Have the best summer ever!
Books to read for the fun of it
Above all, summer reading should be fun. I like the way Roger Sutton introduced this year’s Horn Book’s Summer Reading List 2015: “I feel I should let you know up front that the books for this year’s summer reading list were selected by our editors with zero thought for educational utility, curricular affinity, or Core… Read more »
Moving On, Moving Up
This time of year brings graduations and with it, thoughts of moving up and on. Families finalize summer plans and kids prepare to say goodbye to friends they may not see until school opens in the fall. “When it’s time for a journey, to learn and to grow, roads guide your footsteps wherever you go…. Read more »
