Category: Young Readers

I CAN READ: Airplanes & Aviation

by J.M. Northup, posted in Aviation, Children's Book, History, Middle Grade Lit, Non-Fiction & Educational, STEM, Young Readers

Learn more about I CAN READ books HERE One of the things beloved in my family is aviation. I have always loved it, pursuing a higher education in it and career opportunities related to it. My husband, as well. It has been a staple in our home and a huge part of our daughters' lives. And, … Continue reading I CAN READ: Airplanes & Aviation

BE KIND – Stop Bullying!

by J.M. Northup, posted in Children's Book, Holidays & Observances, Middle Grade Lit, Teen, Young Adult, & College, Young Adult, Young Readers

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-stop-bullying-day-second-wednesday-in-october/ I truly believe that we are not born with hatred; it is taught to us. Society teaches us the 'rules' of our cultures. Unfortunately, one of the biggest things taught - whether intentional or inadvertently - is bullying. Often, when we are angry, we lash out. We get frustrated and become REactive instead of … Continue reading BE KIND – Stop Bullying!

SEPTEMBER: National Library Card Sign-Up Month

by J.M. Northup, posted in Holidays & Observances, Literacy, Young Readers

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-library-card-sign-up-month-september/ "September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide join together to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step toward academic achievement and lifelong learning." - WVLS (Quote by Jamie Matczak | Aug 19, 2019) Interesting Facts About The Library … Continue reading SEPTEMBER: National Library Card Sign-Up Month

DID YOU KNOW – Little Golden Books

by J.M. Northup, posted in Children's Book, Collection, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, FEATURE, Literacy, Middle Grade Lit, Young Readers

GIVING THE GIFT OF READING #DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com and www.nornstriad.com   Little Golden Books were first available in 1942.  They were the first books published both at an affordable rate and a high-quality, making reading available in households of all economic levels.  It opened the doors to literature for children everywhere - a huge … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW – Little Golden Books