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Storytime with La'Zhay McKinley reading "Hair Love" by Matthew A. Cherry
Join us for Storytime with La'Zhay McKinley reading "Hair Love" by Matthew A. Cherry to celebrate self-confidence!

Kathryn Jackson
Jul 30, 20241 min read


Start with a Book
Discover books and activities for reading, exploring, and learning about our world this summer with Start with a Book at...
La'Zhay McKinley
Jul 18, 20241 min read


Storytime with Kathryn Jackson reading "A Blue Kind of Day" by Rachel Tomlinson
What do you do on days when you feel sad or blue? Join us for Storytime with Kathryn Jackson reading "A Blue Kind of Day" by Rachel...

Kathryn Jackson
Jul 15, 20241 min read


Storytime with Dr. Anthony Jackson reading "I Am Every Good Thing" by Derrick Barnes
Join us for a special Father's Day Storytime, celebrating the love and joy dads bring to our lives. Share this heartwarming story with...
La'Zhay McKinley
Jun 14, 20241 min read


Interactive Literacy Calendars
Make literacy come alive every day of the year, and help prevent the summer slide! Check out these Interactive Literacy Calendars:...

Kathryn Jackson
Jun 10, 20241 min read


Storytime with La'Zhay McKinley reading "Jabari Tries" by Gaia Cornwall
Join us for Storytime with La'Zhay McKinley reading the poems reading "Jabari Tries" for some summer read aloud fun!
La'Zhay McKinley
Jun 9, 20241 min read


Summer Reading and Learning
Summer is an important time to continue reading, writing, and learning! Many children experience the summer slide, where they lose some...

Kathryn Jackson
Jun 6, 20241 min read
Explore Our Latest Addition!
Check out our “Read with Me” videos for strategies and demonstrations on how to read with your child at home! We’ve recently added the...
Miranda Gremillion
May 23, 20241 min read


Storytime with Brenda Melara reading "I Like Myself!/¡Me gusta cómo soy!" by Karen Beaumont
Join us for Storytime with Brenda Melara reading "I Like Myself!/¡Me gusta cómo soy!" by Karen Beaumont in celebration of Latino Books...
La'Zhay McKinley
May 12, 20241 min read


Storytime with Brenda Melara reading "I Like Myself!" by Karen Beaumont
Join us for Storytime with Brenda Melara reading "I Like Myself!" by Karen Beaumont.
Miranda Gremillion
May 12, 20241 min read


Storytime with Kathryn Jackson reading "Shaking Things Up" by Susan Hood (Part 2)
Join us for Storytime with Kathryn Jackson reading the poems "A New School" and "Lift-off" from "Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who...

Kathryn Jackson
Apr 26, 20241 min read


Literacy Skills Checklist
Check out our newest resource! It's a Literacy Skill Checklist, developed by the National Center on Improving Literacy, which...
La'Zhay McKinley
Apr 18, 20241 min read


Storytime with Kathryn Jackson reading "Shaking Things Up" by Susan Hood (Part 1)
April is National Poetry Month! To celebrate, join us for Storytime with Kathryn Jackson reading the poems The Storyteller and Break it...

Kathryn Jackson
Apr 14, 20241 min read


Storytime with Miranda Gremillion reading "How to Dress a Po'Boy" by Johnette Downing
A po'boy is a classic Louisiana meal, but just how do you dress your po'boy? Join us for storytime with Miranda Gremillion to read How to...
La'Zhay McKinley
Mar 25, 20241 min read


Storytime with Liza Kostreva reading "What the Sleepy Animals Do at the Audobon Zoo" by Grace Millsaps and Ryan Murphy
Do you ever wonder why the animals at the zoo are always so sleepy? Well join us for storytime with Liza Kostreva to read What the Sleepy...
La'Zhay McKinley
Mar 10, 20241 min read


Read with Me
First, find a strategy for reading with your child that you would like to explore. Then, watch the introduction video to get an overview...

Kathryn Jackson
Feb 26, 20241 min read


Storytime with Miranda Gremillion reading "Saving the Day" by Karyn Parsons
In celebration of Black History month, join us for an amazing storytime about Garrett Morgan, a super cool African American inventor....
Miranda Gremillion
Feb 25, 20241 min read


Storytime with Kelly Morris reading "Thibodeaux Turtle and Boudreaux Bunny" by Todd-Michael St. Pierre
As January comes to a close, listen to Storytime with Kelly Morris reading Thibodeaux Turtle and Boudreaux Bunny by Todd-Michael St....

Kathryn Jackson
Jan 29, 20241 min read


Storytime with Jennifer Armond reading "Louisiana Seasons" by Rebecca Ventre
As we begin a new year, listen to Storytime with Jennifer Armond reading Louisiana Seasons by Rebecca Ventre to get excited for the...

Kathryn Jackson
Jan 14, 20241 min read
New Year, New Goals!
January is the perfect time to set goals to include literacy in your daily routines. Here are a few suggestions: Set A Goal: Help your...
La'Zhay McKinley
Jan 11, 20241 min read
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