NASA has renamed its Washington, D.C. headquarters in honor of Engineer Mary Jackson, one of the key “Hidden Figures” and the first African American female aerospace engineer. To read more about her and her colleagues Katherine Johnson and Dorothy Vaughn, Read More …
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Say Hello To Bookflix!
Welcome Bookflix to our website! Created by Scholastic, BookFlix is a digital book resource for children in grades PreK–3. It pairs storybooks with related nonfiction titles to reinforce early reading skills and develop real world knowledge. Colorful animation and interactive Read More …
Celebrate Juneteenth!
June 19 is a holiday known as Juneteenth for many throughout the United States. It celebrates the day African American slaves learned in Texas that the Civil War had ended in April and they were free! The joy they felt Read More …
Confronting Racism and Social Injustice with Kids
Perhaps now more than ever, the news is full of stories and images that are challenging for adults to process, let alone for children to understand. Parents and caregivers have many difficult jobs, but talking about hard things with kids Read More …
Read & Review (Grades 3-5)
Are your kids looking for something new to read? We’re here to help! Kids in grades 3-5 are encouraged to sign up to receive a list of three suggested ebook or eaudiobook titles. If the kids write a review of any of these books, they Read More …