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The moon looms large in the night sky—and in children’s imaginations. At the Twinbrook Library in Rockville, Maryland, Theresa Schneider,…
The Washington area is rich in talented children’s book creators. You may already be familiar with Kwame Alexander (Newbery Medal,…
Sisters giggle and argue with their siblings. They share, support, compete and love. Childhood hugs and squabbles can help forge…
Let your child experience the joy of reading aloud while building their skills during a reading session with a certified therapy dog. Kids may…
Celebrate National Humor Month by reading and laughing! These books will prompt giggles from April 1 (April Fools’ Day) to…
If March comes in like a lion, then it will go out like a lamb. Or so went the folkloric…
Everyone has hobbies, and mine is reading novels. Aside from the members of my book groups, most people I know…
Stories about friends abound in children’s literature – largely because it is such an important relationship. Classic buddies like Frog…
Rhymes about spurs and the open range fit the mythos of the American cowboy of old. But the poetry from…
The festival of Las Posadas commemorates Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter in crowded Bethlehem before the birth of Jesus.…
Veterans Day on November 11 offers a chance to honor and thank American military personnel past and present for their…
Grab a book and a plate for a culinary adventure during World Vegetarian Month! Perhaps you and your family are…
Children’s lives are enriched through loving interactions with grandparents and caring elders. Grandparents Day, on September 8, offers a chance…
Getting a library card unlocks more than access to reading materials. While the skills we choose to teach children are…
The last month of summer brings authors and books galore to the 2024 National Book Festival in downtown Washington, D.C.…
A book makes a great companion for any beach trips, travel, family visits and nature-related adventures that the summer may…

