Tara Blair 
| By Gale Staff | Summer reading programs aren’t just for your youth patrons, they can be just as beneficial for adults. Sure, adults may not be as motivated by bookmarks and stickers, but that doesn’t mean they won’t respond enthusiastically to a summer reading challenge or book club. This summer, if you haven’t already, … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The World Health Organization (WHO) was founded in 1948. To commemorate the establishment of this important global entity, we celebrate World Health Day on April 7. Each year, organizers select a theme to highlight certain areas of healthcare—this year, World Health Day will shine a light on nurses and midwives, … Read more
| By Gale Staff | More and more states around the United States are implementing financial literacy requirements in their high school curricula—and for good reason. Studies show that courses dedicated to financial literacy lead to students making more positive financial decisions for their futures. Coursework integrates critical lessons around managing student loans and lowering … Read more
| By Gale Staff | In 2007, the United Nations (UN) declared April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day. The UN strives to promote equal rights and opportunities for all people, and World Autism Awareness Day is an opportunity to encourage respect for and celebrate those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autism is a neurological … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Monday, March 20, marks the first day of spring in 2023. Help your young learners shake off their winter blues with some creative activities that celebrate the change of seasons. The first day of spring is also called the vernal equinox. An equinox, which means “equal night” in Latin, is … Read more
| By Gale Staff | March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, a period during which we can all help celebrate and build awareness for the transgender community. Transgender Day of Visibility was founded in 2009 by psychotherapist and activist, Rachel Crandall-Crocker. The holiday was created to inspire a moment of happiness for and … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Educators and librarians have an opportunity this March to not only observe Women’s History Month but to showcase female achievements in the fields in which women are underrepresented. By introducing these stories into different academic spaces, you can help inspire young learners who identify as female. Seeing people like themselves … Read more
| By Gale Staff | This year, Equal Pay Day falls on Wednesday, March 15. No matter the discipline, whether women or gender studies, history, sociology, philosophy, law, or economics, there’s good reason to engage students in the history and progress of this national observance. Undergraduates may not have yet participated in the workforce, but … Read more
| By Gale Staff | March 21 marks the 24th anniversary of World Poetry Day. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) observes a collection of international holidays that celebrate certain fundamental aspects of human history and society. In 1999, March 21 was selected as World Poetry Day to honor humanity’s linguistic diversity … Read more
Let’s get #ReadAcrossAmerica trending | By Thorndike Press Staff | March 2 is National Read Across America Day, and what better time for librarians to share tools that make reading more accessible? Thorndike Press has more than 1,000 titles in a large-print format specifically designed for young learners struggling to read. This March, take advantage … Read more