Blog posts tagged "children's literature"

"Very Short Fairy Tales to Read Together" by Mary Ann Hoberman
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Jan. 22, 2015 - 11:39 am
Once upon a time...in a land far away, I read my first fairy tales. I was enamored. The stories were exciting, and only a little bit scary. I’m intrigued now by how classic fairy tales are told, and retold, for readers of different ages. Fairy tales can be delightful – and also frightful. They can...
The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred
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May. 30, 2013 - 7:04 pm
This past winter my family had the chance to visit Mexico. We all tried our best to brush up on our Spanish language skills before we left. We did OK, but I think we'll need more work if we plan to return. Spanish skills aren't just helpful when traveling; they're useful here at home, too. To make...
"Seraphina" by Rachel Hartman wins for writing for teens
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Jan. 28, 2013 - 3:25 pm
Think back to the first books that grabbed your attention. It’s possible you weren’t even able to read yet, but the stories and illustrations were enough to capture your imagination or inspire a new world. For me, it was Dr. Seuss’ “The Cat in the Hat.” It was the first story I could read on my own...