Chapter 1 – December 1963 Emma Gerald pulled the wool scarf tighter around her neck. The icy winds of December cut through her coat as she hurried up the front sidewalk to the white-frame house on 5th Street East. “Grandma, I’m here,” Emma called as she hung her coat on the hall tree in the entryway. […]
Books
Reading Provides Benefits – Little Free Libraries
Reading is Fuel for the Brain When it comes to your brain, reading acts like a super-fuel. It has been proven to boost your daily pleasure, delay dementia, and possibly help you live longer. In 2016, researchers at the Yale School of Public Health dug into 12 years of HRS data about the reading habits and […]
Middle-Grade Books for Christmas
The Perfect Middle-Grade Books for Christmas Giving We all understand how critically important reading proficiency is for our students. Choosing the right middle-grade books this holiday season is our first step in improving their reading habits. Reading will improve their vocabulary and broaden their worldview. This list of books is teacher and mom approved. Make […]
