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Robert Louis Gates Jr.

Forming a Love of Family History

Henry Louis Gates, Jr., host and producer of African American Lives, is leading a discussion on how to help children discover their family history.

Is Your Home Literate?

Create an environment that encourages children to learn to read and write and become lifelong readers.

Create a literate home

 

Jon Scieszka

"Stinky Cheese Man" Author

Hear what author Jon Scieszka had to say about books for boys and about his role as National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. He was a guest on WILL-AM's The Afternoon Magazine..
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Check out Scieszka's "Guys Read" Web site for book ideas and tips on getting boys interested in reading.

View the list of recommendations about books for children using Native American characters and other subjects.

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Parent Tip: Teach Your Kids to Protect the Environment
Talk to your kids about how your family's behavior can contribute to change

Book of the Month
See what book, activity and TV segment the Book Mentors are using this month.

Fun Sheets
Looking for a book or activity to go along with a theme like "sharing" or "animals?" Check out our Fun Sheets.

Parenting Counts
Get the latest researched-based information for parents of young children.


 

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