Since I was a child, libraries have represented opportunity – the possibility of a hearty laugh, a transformative idea, or an imaginative journey. I could sense the wealth of knowledge … Read More
Ten Nonfiction Books Written By and About African Americans
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
Celebrating Black History with Eight Biographies
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
Not Your Average Valentine’s Day Books
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
Diversity and Children’s Books: Celebrating Multicultural Children’s Book Day
Recently, at one of my Mid-Day Mentoring programs, a student came up to me after reading “You Should Meet Mae Jemison” by Laurie Calkhoven. She told me how excited she … Read More
Beyond Dr. Seuss: Ten Rhyming Picture Books
A WITS community member recently asked us for suggestions for rhyming picture books for a first grader and specified “not Dr. Seuss.” Frankly, I appreciated that direction! Many, many excellent … Read More
Favorite Books For Every Age
Try These “Read-Alikes” WITS staff spend a lot of time reading and talking about books with students. WITS coordinates programming with kindergarten-eighth graders, making staff well-versed in finding new favorite books for every age … Read More
International Literacy Day
Since 1966, International Literacy Day has been celebrated on September 8th. The day was chosen by UNESCO as an opportunity for communities to reflect on their achievements and work toward … Read More
