Our Favorite Books - Archive
Fall is the perfect time to begin to introduce children to poetry. Poems are a great way to help beginning students adjust to listening during read alouds and to build comprehension skills. They are also a wonderful way for continuing students to reengage their listening and critical...
During the warm summer months it is important to keep children excited about reading. Research has found that one way to prevent the dreaded “summer slump” is through reading. One of the best ways to encourage children to choose reading is through series reading. Familiar...
As the air gets cooler and the days get shorter, it is time to focus on back to school books. Whether it is soothing school anxiety or establishing a new school routine, there are picture books that can help. These texts are perfect for establishing your read aloud routine with your...
Jana Herko, Children's Literacy Initiative's Book Collections Supervisor, introduces our holiday book suggestions.
The holidays are the perfect time to give the gift of a wonderful book. Children’s Literacy Initiative’s books are chosen for their rich vocabulary, interesting...
As Black History Month approaches, now is the time to introduce your children to some of the outstanding books about lesser known African American heroes and historical events. In Bad News for Outlaws, we meet Bass Reeves one of the first black deputy U.S. marshals. Reeves began his...
As the weather warms and thoughts turn to spring, it is the perfect time to introduce gardening books to your children. Whether fiction or nonfiction, children will be inspired by these titles to explore the world around them. The Curious Garden and The Gardener introduce the...
When the seasons are changing, the weather often becomes unpredictable. Take this opportunity to build on children’s natural curiosity to read books about the weather. Remember when introducing new concepts it is important to make connections to prior knowledge and...
The holidays are the perfect time to give the gift of a wonderful book. Children’s Literacy Initiative’s books are chosen for their rich vocabulary, interesting plots and beautiful illustrations. You should be able to find the perfect book for everyone on your list because...
As the summer draws to a close, it is time turn our attention back to school. Whether it is establishing a routine or soothing school anxiety there is a book to help ease the transition back to the classroom. These texts are perfect for establishing your read aloud routine with your...
