Gwen Mak
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Subscribers love the flexibility of their Library Licenses! Don't be fooled - just because it's called a Library License doesn't mean you have to use it in the library! It's only called that because…
These are some of the top titles amongst elementary level listeners. Best of all, they're all available to stream now, and throughout the summer!
Home Planet
This Earth Month, we're unveiling a whole new Subject Area full of titles! There's so much to learn about this planet we call home, and how we can take better care of it, that we decided it deserved…
It's Ramadan! The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is a month-long celebration of community that culminates in Eid al-Fitr. Considered one of the most important events on the Islamic…
HERstory
Throughout this month (and also on the regular), we've been sharing stories by, for, and about girls and women. Some, like the memoirs and biographies, are inspiring because they're nonfiction.…
We say it all the time, but our educators are constantly coming up with new ways to engage learners and do literacy differently! This week, we're showcasing a fun way to engage middle graders while…
Representation Matters
The first time I really identified with a character was in eighth grade. Our school librarian displayed new titles in the library with short descriptions of each story. As soon as I read the…
The days are still short, the weather isn’t great, and we’re all starting to get a little restless. Sounds dour, but we think it’s actually the perfect time for a little mindset recharge and reframe!…
Tales of the Heart
Love stories are uplifting and help us to remember all the good there is in the world. Of course, when we see the phrase 'love story,' there's a specific kind of story that comes to mind. But, love…