The smell of achievement laced with honeysuckle is in the air. Kindergarteners are bringing home stacks of priceless macaroni art, and sleep-deprived teenagers are up at 3 a.m. putting the final touches on their term papers. Have you guessed what I’m getting at? It’s graduation time, of course! Chances are, you’re attending a ceremony this […]
Sometimes the gift of a picture book can be the best way to celebrate a special day or capture a memorable moment. And books featuring a meaningful or classic song or poem can be ideal presents for children and adults alike, especially when paired with a lovely inscription on the inside. We’ve rounded up a […]
Not surprisingly, most books are all about the words. (As they should be!) But for some children’s books, it’s hard to deny that the pictures truly steal the show. For your child who’s artistically inclined, and more drawn to the pictures than the text, these fabulously illustrated stories will be sure to please even the […]
When your kids get a case of the Mondays and don’t want to head back to school after the fun of the weekend, chances are you can sympathize. You probably don’t want to go back to work (or to your regularly scheduled program) either! And of course, you can remember all the times you weren’t […]
This month, we honor individuals whose courage, sacrifice, and brilliance have challenged status quos, enriched our literary and musical culture, and brought great intelligence, tenacity, and grace to the political stage. During Black History Month we set aside time to learn about virtuosos like Louis Armstrong, Jackie Robinson, and Martin Luther King, Jr., who were […]