Tag: in the news
Happy anniversary, New York Public Library!
By Jessica on May 23rd, 2013
Raise your hand if your first memory of the New York Public Library was a scene from “Ghostbusters.” (Please tell me it’s not just me!) If a ghost going through the stacks isn’t your first thought, then I am willing to bet the majestic lionsmore… full post
Sending love to the people of Oklahoma
By Morgan on May 21st, 2013
Yesterday, a devastating tornado swept through Oklahoma, and our thoughts are with the families there. We know it can be difficult (at best) talking with kids about events like this. If you’re looking for tips and support, we can offermore… full post
Gr8 Textpectations
By Lia on May 16th, 2013
As a total word nerd, I love all things related to English language: spelling, grammar, syntax, punctuation, and, of course, word play. Even when it comes to text messages, I’m a stickler for proper punctuation, and tend to shy away from the use ofmore… full post
Six months since Sandy
By Lia on April 29th, 2013
It’s been six months since Superstorm Sandy struck the East Coast, destroying hundreds of thousands of homes, businesses, and schools, and leaving a devastating path of destruction in its wake. The damage was severe, but from the tragedy also camemore… full post
It came from the archive
By Jessica on April 23rd, 2013
It is incredibly easy to get lost in the archive. The Scholastic archive houses thousands of books and magazines, and while walking through the stacks I stopped in what we called the “T number” collection. This was the collection that housedmore… full post
In Our Feeds: Links to get you through a difficult week
By Morgan on April 19th, 2013
Every Friday, we share a handful of links that we found funny, provocative or just plain cool. We call it In Our Feeds. Have a good weekend! Well, the truth is, it’s been a rough week. So in an effort to take our mind off things, I’m makingmore… full post
Autism Awareness Month
By Scholastic on April 17th, 2013
On April 2, the US marks Autism Awareness Day, but all of April is a time to show support for those affected by autism. Books, of course, are one way to do that. A great book that encourages an understanding of what it is like to be a parent,more… full post
Talking with kids about the events in Boston
By Morgan on April 16th, 2013
Yesterday’s events in Boston are on everyone’s minds — including kids. If you’re looking for tips and support, we can offer some: Scholastic News: Tragedy at the Boston Marathon — a kid-friendly way of learning about the events From themore… full post
Library of Congress names new Board members for Literacy Awards…and Dick Robinson is one of them!
By Morgan on March 29th, 2013
Librarian of Congress James H. Billington has named a group of distinguished men and women in the field of literacy to serve on the advisory board for the new Library of Congress Literacy Awards. These awards will recognize and support outstandingmore… full post
A new twist on March Madness! The best literary character of all time is up to you!
By Guest Blogger on March 26th, 2013
Emily Morrow from our Trade Marketing team is both a sports fan and a big reader. So she’s here to talk about the literary version of March Madness we’re running over on this is teen’s Facebook page! Have you filled out your bracket yet? NCAAmore… full post
