Thursday, March 26, 2015

Public School Superhero: James Patterson Reads Prize Pack Giveaway (ages 9-12)

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James Patterson 's middle school novels are a huge hit at Emerson--kids find them funny, relatable, and engaging. Patterson has long bee...
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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Last of the Sandwalkers blog tour with special appearance from Professor Bombardier & author/artist/scientist Jay Hosler (ages 10-14)

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Jay Hosler's new graphic novel The Last of the Sandwalkers is not going to grab everyone, but for the right audience it is absolutely...
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Sunday, March 22, 2015

Echo, by Pam Muñoz Ryan -- multilayered, heartfelt historical fiction (ages 10-14)

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Pam Muñoz Ryan captivates readers with this multilayered story set around the tumult of World War II. Themes of hope, resilience and inspi...
Thursday, March 19, 2015

Celebrating Women's History Month with Leontyne Price & Mahalia Jackson (ages 5-9)

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We celebrate Women's History Month each year, reading picture book biographies, investigating women through online sources and talking...
Sunday, March 15, 2015

The Art of Picture Books: Terrific visit with Lisa Brown (ages 7-10)

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Did you know picture books are not just for little kids? Do you love picture books with all your heart? My students and I do--they make us s...
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Sunday, March 8, 2015

Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees, by Franck Prévot (ages 7-12)

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Wangari Maathai won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 for her work helping women throughout Africa planting trees to improve the environment and...