Category Archives: celebrations

Wow!  Our summer results are in and they are amazing.  Please click the link to see them!

Posted on August 29, 2018 by

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Happy Holidays? Merry Christmas?

Posted on December 9, 2016 by

I am posting this blog again as it is just as true now as it was when we first posted it.  This blog is different from most. This isn’t about reading. It’s not about education and it’s personal, but I … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the Mighty Women in Your Life with These Books (Including Yourself)

Posted on May 7, 2015 by

Stories of Mighty Women to inspire the women in your life. Great blog from A Mighty Girl Inspirational Women: Biographies for Adult Readers Stories of Mighty Women to Inspire on Mother’s Day and Every Day! amightygirl.com “Moms can be an … Continue reading →

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Discover or Rediscover Your Public Library

Posted on April 21, 2015 by

“When I discovered libraries, it was like having Christmas every day.”–Jean Fritz, children’s author Last week was National Library Week, and, though we’re a week late, it’s never too late to discover or rediscover your local library! Just don’t plan … Continue reading →

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Girl Power! Women’s History Month

Posted on March 8, 2015 by

Girl Power! This is  a blog from Reading is Fundamental to celebrate International Women’s Day. “Each year, Women’s History Month celebrates the contributions of women, weaving their stories into our nation’s history. With the books below, you can go one step … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Read Across America

“The more that you read, the more things you’ll know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.“–Dr. Seuss I love Read Across America for personal reasons. I started my career in education as a first grade teacher. … Continue reading →

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Around the World, We Celebrate Light – Solstice Traditions

Posted on December 21, 2014 by

Going along with the previously posted blog on Happy Holidays/Merry Christmas is this re-blog from Confident Parents Confident Kids:   Around the World, We Celebrate Light – Solstice Traditions.  As depressing as it is when the days get shorter and shorter, … Continue reading →

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