It’s spooky season! October is a perfect time to curl up with some good ghost stories. WITS often discusses how important it is for children of all backgrounds to read … Read More

Our WITS students love scary stories. Here are a few of their favorites and some read-alikes for Halloween and beyond!  WITS Kindergarten students love “There Was an Old Lady Who … Read More

Each year, as our programs wrap up, WITS gives each student in our one-on-one volunteer programs a bag of four-five brand-new books. We hope that these books remind students of … Read More

          This year more than ever, our WITS students have been devouring biographies! From picture book biographies and early readers to longer chapter books, our Mid-Day … Read More

In honor of Black History Month, here are ten nonfiction books by and about African Americans, recommended by the WITS staff. Practice What We Preach The WITS team encourages RLTA … Read More

The WITS library is full of diverse picture books, poetry, chapter books, graphic novels, and of course, biographies! The biographies in our collection range from traditional informational texts, to picture … Read More

There are plenty of actual Valentine’s Day books out there: some more charming and original than others. Here are eight books about love for our partners, friends, families, and communities … Read More