Wednesday, February 6, 2019

February is Black History Month!

Learn more about the contributions and history of African Americans.  Reading Rockets web site has video interviews with children’s book authors and illustrators, themed book lists, activities for the classroom, community, and home as well as web sites that are kid friendly.  Check out Scholastic’s 28 Ways to Celebrate Black History & www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov Got more resources?  Post them!

We've blogged about many literacy professional books over the years. Currently we're posting about Angela Watson podcasts. Check out hundreds of powerful podcasts you may listen to on the way or home from school: https://thecornerstoneforteachers.com. It's free, inspirational advice!

Please join us in sharing your passion for teaching literacy!

Lynn Gurnee,
Past California Reading Association President
Current President of the Contra Costa Reading Association