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Author Beth Navarro on What Inspired “Grambo”

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A Grambo is: A. A grandma who defies expectation and is amazing in so many ways. B. A seasoned and wise individual who is not afraid to take on any task. C. A senior who just plain rocks. D. All of the above. The answer is D! I wrote…
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The Importance of Reading To And With Your Kids

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Your child hops off the school bus, you walk him inside, and he immediately races to the TV set to play some video games. It may be easier at times to let him enjoy his PlayStation so you can get other tasks done, but the monumental long-term…
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What Dr. Seuss Teaches Our Kids

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On March 2, 1904, Theodor Seuss Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, was born. The beloved author wrote and illustrated 44 books for children, including classics like The Cat in the Hat and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. His books are funny and…
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10 Life Lessons from “Where the Wild Things Are”

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“Where the Wild Things Are” was written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak, and is considered to be one of the greatest children's books of all time. First published back in 1963, the story has been republished many times and has been made…
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Garcia McCall’s “Under the Mesquite” Honored by YALSA

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Author Guadalupe Garcia McCall and her wonderful 2011 YA novel, Under the Mesquite have won a big honor. Under the Mesquite has been added to the YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) 2014 list of Outstanding Books for the College…
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5 Books to Celebrate Black History Month

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For most Latin American countries, Africa has had a major influence on their culture, music, and history. Researching all the fabulous titles in print for Black History Month immediately brought to mind a number of Afro-Latinos who have made…
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Help Your Kids Become Better Readers & Writers

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Faced with the rigor of the new Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the pressure our kids are subjected to, we have to step-up our game as parents and help our kids do well in school. We must start early-on to ensure they learn their letters,…
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My Migrant Family Story/ La historia de mi familia migrante

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In this series of autobiographical vignettes, Lilia Garcia provides readers with snapshots of the trip her family of migrant workers took each spring to Colma, Michigan. From their hometown of McAllen, Texas, the Garcia’s made the 1,500-mile…
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Enrique’s Journey: The True Story of a Boy Determined to Reunite with His Mother

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Sonia Nazario won a Pulitzer Prize for the adult version of this at times heartrending, at times shocking story of a young Honduran boy who, in his teens, left Tegucigalpa to attempt the trek to the United States in search of his mother. Leaving…