Today is Nancy Tafuri Day. She was born on this date in 1946. Her book, Have You Seen My Duckling?, was the 1985 Caldecott winner. Pick up any of her books and your life will be brightened by her illustrations. Happy reading! Veterans Memorial Elementary Collier County Public Schools

Today is Jean Fritz Day. She was born on this date in 1915. Her writing helped young readers to see historic people in their reality. Choose any one of her books to enjoy and learn more, too. Happy reading! Collier County Public Schools Veterans Memorial Elementary

Today is Christopher Paolini Day. He was born on this date in 1983. He started writing Eragon as a teenager and it began his amazing writing career. Happy reading! Collier County Public Schools Veterans Memorial Elementary

This past week was the Florida Association of Media Educators Conference. I love seeing friends from across the state. I always learn new ideas. It is a professional treat! I also had a chance to share information and had wonderful participants. Collier County Public Schools Veterans Memorial Elementary

As we get close to Thanksgiving, it seems like a good time to learn more about Native Americans. Native Americans in History: A History Book for Kids by Jimmy Beason give information about 15 Native Americans who made a difference in the world. Happy reading! Collier County Public Schools

Today is Marion Dane Bauer Day. She was born on this date in 1938. Her books include a variety of types - beginning to read, picture books, and chapter books. On My Honor was a Newbery Honor book. Happy reading! Collier County Public Schools Veterans Memorial Elementary

I was privileged to be a part of a NPR radio show that aired today and focused on the current state of books in Florida. news.wgcu.org/show/gulf-coas… Collier County Public Schools Veterans Memorial Elementary

Today is America's Thanksgiving. Too often we don't celebrate what Native Americans have accomplished. Bertha Parker The First Woman Indigenous American Archaeologist by Mari Bolte shares about the life of this amazing woman. Happy reading! Collier County Public Schools Veterans Memorial Elementary

The Story of Hanukkah by David Adler and illustrated by Jill Weber shares about this important holiday. Happy reading! Collier County Public Schools Veterans Memorial Elementary

December is National Pear Month. The Pear Cookbook: 70 Delicious Recipes for Cooking with Pears, From Beloved Classics to Inspired Innovations by Yuval Bar-Ner gives more recipes than I knew were possible for this delectable fruit. Happy reading! Collier County Public Schools Veterans Memorial Elementary

Today is National Twin Day. Take Two!: A Celebration of Twins by J. Patrick Lewis and Jane Yolen and illustrated by Sophie Blackall gives a great look at the life of twins. Happy twinning! Happy reading! Collier County Public Schools Veterans Memorial Elementary

Today is Eve Bunting Day. She was born on this date in 1928 and died this past October. She published over 200 books, several of them were award winners. Her last one was in August this year, "Alligators, Alligators". Happy reading! Collier County Public Schools Veterans Memorial Elementary

Today is Christmas, an important day for Christians. One of my favorite author/illustrators, Jan Brett, put 7 of her Christmas-themed stories into 1 volume, The Christmas Treasury. Happy reading! Merry Christmas! Collier County Public Schools Veterans Memorial Elementary

Today is the start of Kwanzaa. Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Kwanzaa by Carolyn Otto explains ways it is celebrated. Happy reading! Collier County Public Schools Veterans Memorial Elementary

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Today is International Women's Day. Women Who Dared: 52 Stories of Fearless Daredevils, Adventurers, and Rebels by Linda Skeers and illustrated by Livi Gosling give youngsters a look at women who have been amazing in a variety of fields.Happy reading! Veterans Memorial Elementary Collier County Public Schools

Today is the time to change clocks in all states, except Hawaii and Arizona. Time for Change: A Tick-Tock Tale by Sam Kuck explains this event in child-friendly terms. I'm going to go take a nap to make up for the hour I lost last night. 📷 Happy Reading! Veterans Memorial Elementary

Today is Girl Scout Day. Here Come the Girl Scouts!:The Amazing All-True Story of Juliette 'Daisy' Gordon Low and Her Great Adventure by Shana Corey& illustrated by Hadley Hooper gives background to her and the organization she created.Happy reading! Veterans Memorial Elementary Collier County Public Schools

Today is Earmuff Day, because it was the patent date. Earmuffs for Everyone!: How Chester Greenwood Became Known as the Inventor of Earmuffs written & illustrated by Meghan McCarthy provides a fun look at the boy who designed them at 15 and patented them at 19. Happy reading!

Today is Scientist Day. What Do Scientists Do All Day? written by Jane Wilsher and illustrated by Maggie Li help young readers understand the many tasks scientists perform. Happy reading! Veterans Memorial Elementary Collier County Public Schools