Books and Literacy
Great Books for Back to School!
Check these books out to keep the summer reading spirit alive...
How Comics and Graphic Novels Help with Kids' Reading Growth
Plus some graphic novel recommendations.
Melanie Gillman Hopes Graphic Novels Promote Understanding
Award-winning graphic novelist Melanie Gillman wants LGBT readers to find stories that reflect them and that help others understand them.
Why Good Readers May Have Low Test Scores
The complexity of skills assessed by standardized reading tests may account for the disparity between some children's reading ability and their test scores.
Cosplay for Kindergartners
Costume play builds young brains!
Beloved Books
Book recommendations from our readers and bloggers.
Sharing Books With Your Toddler
Reading to wriggly kids can be a challenge, but it pays off in many ways
Don't Stop the Music!
What does music have to do with reading? Everything!
18 Books for 2018:
Books Librarians Love
Windows and Mirrors: The Legacy of 'The Snowy Day'
Picture books should both teach children about other worlds and reflect a child's unique experiences and culture.
Movement Makes a Child's Brain Say 'Yay!'
Tips from the library to make any book kinetic.
How Do You Build a Reader?
Talk, Sing, Read, Write and Play Every Day!
"Kids Read" Roundup
A look at some of our favorite recent posts from the Tulsa City-County Library's Kids Read blog.
Developing a Love for Reading
The cognitive benefits of reading are well documented-but where is the love?
Chris Raschka Visits Monte Cassino
Chris Raschka is the author of many children's books, including "A Ball for Daisy" and "Yo! Yes?"
