Guides
The Courage To Keep Going In The Hate U GiveAngie Thomas’s The Hate U Give is a powerful young adult novel about grief, identity, injustice, and the difficult work of finding one’s voice. At its center…
Why Staff and Volunteers Share Their Favorite BooksAt Booker T. Washington Learning Center, learning extends beyond classrooms, activity rooms, and scheduled programs. A thoughtfully chosen book can open a…
Books That Trace Immigrant Lives Through New YorkNew York has long been shaped by people arriving from somewhere else: Ellis Island passengers, Caribbean families settling in Brooklyn, Latin American…
March: A Graphic Novel About a Young Activist Finding His VoiceJohn Lewis was still a teenager when he began challenging segregation in the American South. In March: Book One, written by Lewis and Andrew Aydin and…
Nature And Science Books That Make The World LegibleA strong nonfiction book can turn a familiar sidewalk, backyard, or night sky into a place of discovery. The best writing about nature and science gives young…
How to Create a Reading Corner at HomeA reading corner gives children a welcoming place to pause, explore stories, and build a daily reading habit. It does not need to occupy an entire room or…
The Chronicles Of Prydain: A Fantasy Series That Builds VocabularyA strong fantasy story can transport young readers to enchanted kingdoms while quietly expanding their command of language. Lloyd Alexander’s The Chronicles of…
Books That Build Financial Confidence In KidsMoney skills begin with everyday experiences: deciding whether to spend or save, understanding what something costs, and learning that choices have…
Why Family Reading Nights Matter All Year LongA good book can turn an ordinary evening into a shared experience. When children, caregivers, educators, and neighbors gather around stories, reading becomes…
Why Reading Role Models Matter for BoysA child’s relationship with books is shaped by more than access to a library. Boys also need to see reading treated as enjoyable, useful, and socially valued…