New Locally Produced Title: Born and Bred in the Great Depression By Jonah Winter
We are pleased to present our latest Audio Book offering, available immediately in a variety of formats and delivery options for your ease of use and reading pleasure. Born and … Continued
Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play: Building Early Literacy Skills
There are a number of things parents and caregivers can do to support the development of their child’s early literacy skills. Among them are five simple practices: singing, talking, reading, writing, and playing.
January is Braille Literacy Month!
Literacy doesn’t look the same for everyone, but it’s absolutely essential that we promote all kids of literacy, including braille literacy.
Storytime: Sensory Discoveries at Your Library!
We use our senses to discover, observe and interpret the world, and a sensory discovery is just that: using a sense to discover, observe,and interpret, in other words, learn. In Storytime: Sensory Discoveries, we explore with our senses as we read, sing and play.
Reading Together: Using Digital Audio Books to Read with Children
Studies have confirmed that when a child is read to, not only their reading improves – so do their confidence, social skills, vocabulary, and behavior.
A Blind Guide to Stinkville
It’s not very often that I come across a children’s book that accurately, authentically, and respectfully depicts a disabled protagonist (if I can find a children’s book with a disabled … Continued
“Knowledge You Can Touch” at Your Library!
When I first found out that a series of braille books for children was being published by a big name in the publishing industry, I thought it was too good … Continued
Elie Wiesel: An Author Remembered
Last week we lost author, activist, and humanist, Eliezer “Elie” Wiesel (1928-2016). In addition to his prolific career as a writer, Wiesel was a professor, political activist, Nobel Laureate, and … Continued
That All May Read
Have you ever walked into a library and wondered why books in braille aren’t neatly tucked on the shelves like their print counterparts?
June is LGBT Pride Month!
Historically, June is a momentous month for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) movements—the Stonewall riots of 1969, the first Gay Pride parades, and last year’s landmark Supreme Court decision … Continued