In loving memory of Edgar (Ed) Klugman (1930 – 2024) — a professor, expert, advocate of children’s play, who passed away on February 11, 2024
Poetry for Us — Pity the Nation
This month’s featured poem is Pity the Nation by Lawrence Ferlinghetti, which ends on a happy note, “Sweet land of liberty!”
A Song to Share — You’ll Sing to Me, Too
This month’s song to share is by Pete Seeger, You’ll Sing to Me, Too with Spanish lyrics by Duo Guardabarranco
Book Recommendation — April 2024
What If One Day… by Bruce Handy encourages young readers to imagine what would happen if all the birds flew away.
Days of the Month — April 2024
In addition to National Poetry Month, this April we are celebrating Autism Awareness, Eid al-Fitr, Earth Day, Passover, and Ridván
Quote of the Month — April 2024
Those who contemplate the beauty of the Earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.
March Book Club Meeting
March children’s book club meeting with be on March oth at 11am PT. The topic will be children’s book illustrators
Action Alerts — March 2024
This month we’re asking everyone to contact Senators and Representatives to advocate for the First Five Years Fund and Kids Online Safety Act.