| By Kathryn Kennedy | You’re ready for summer! All systems go! Full speed ahead! But wait … Have you been in GO mode, or even SUPER GO mode, since the beginning of the school year with little time to rest and recharge? Do you feel like a human doing instead of a human being? … Read more
| By Carol Brennan | June: The jubilant month of weddings, graduations, solstice celebrations, and of course LGBTQ+ Pride Month—when Americans in all 50 states stand in support of LGBTQ+ rights and honor the trailblazers who fought for equality, recognition, and respect. As the world’s largest publisher of reference materials, it’s literally our job here … Read more
| By Gale Staff | September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! This is an exciting holiday for public libraries around the country. September is a chance to reach out to new members and take time to appreciate the full value your library brings to the community. In the late 1980s, William Bennett, who served … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Educators understand the value of sharing role models with their students. Integrating inspirational stories into lesson planning can increase student engagement and may even spark curiosity in a field that students haven’t considered before. First, however, students must have a chance to see themselves within these narratives. Too often, the … Read more
| By Josephine Campbell | Spring is such a heady time of year. I say this because a few hours ago, my daughter ranked it as her least-favorite season because of pollen. To me, sneezing a bit—or even a lot—is a small price to pay when daffodils are blooming; leaves are unfurling; and sparrows are … Read more
| By Elizabeth Mohn | Most educators realize the importance of reading to and with young students. Instilling a love of reading in young students can help them succeed academically and socially throughout their lives. Reading is a foundation of learning, and students who enjoy reading when they are young are more likely to read … Read more
| By Elizabeth Mohn | Learning about current events helps students understand more about their communities and other communities around the world. In the United States and numerous other countries, the opioid epidemic and its effects have been important news events for years. However, new factors and developments mean that the story is constantly evolving. … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Each July, for more than 30 years, the Discovery Channel has captivated Americans with its high-drama, documentary-style programming about sharks. Whether you’re an armchair marine biologist or are just seeking the thrill of fear before your trip to the beach this summer, Shark Week is both educational and undeniably fascinating. … Read more
| By Gale Staff | For nearly 25 years, people in the United States have celebrated Pride Month. Each June, in honor of 1969’s Stonewall Uprising, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and their allies take to the streets for parades and festivals in major cities across the country. It’s a time to remember the individuals … Read more
| By Thorndike Press Staff | Every month, LibraryReads shares the top ten books that librarians across the country love; the monthly Indie Next List compiles recommendations from knowledgeable U.S. independent booksellers. Many New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestsellers and bestselling authors are also releasing in large print this month. Thorndike Press is happy to share that the following titles … Read more