This month, we feature an essay from our archives: Five Minutes by Dionne Ford. In this essay, Dionne describes a morning where she and her family find themselves running late from the minute they get out of bed. Once everyone is dressed, fed, and delivered to their morning destinations, she wrestles with how to best use the three hours she has to herself.
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This month, we feature an essay from our archives: Stowaway by Arianne Cope. As an adolescent, she cringed when she saw her mom at work - until the summer she discovered a drawer filled with her mom's unpublished books.
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Name your beginning reader's favorite book or book series. What is your child learning from it?
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What are you passionate about? What role does your family play in helping you meet this craving? How do you meet the demands of each?
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In this month's essay, Diana Renn describes the library she's building for her son and the criteria for each book she selects. Consider your child's past year and a specific trait you watched emerge. What book or character brings a similar storyline to your mind?
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In this month's essay, Christina Marie Speed pays tribute to the high school teacher who inspired her to look beyond the printed page. Who showed you that books are more than text printed on a page? Describe one specific interaction with this person and the book that was discussed.
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