The books in today’s list are all middle grade novels set in upstate New York. Use these titles to broaden your middle grade reader’s knowledge of New York State, and/or give your young upstate natives a chance to see their neck of the woods represented in print. As Simple As It Seems by Sarah Weeks […]
20 Literacy Activities for Kids Who Love Dogs
August 26 is National Dog Day. If you have a dog, or your child wishes you did, commemorate the day with these fun dog-themed literacy activities. Play dog show. (See my pet show game for ideas!) Sing BINGO. Design a dog collar, and write your dog’s name on it. Sing Where Oh Where Has My […]
Meet Jess Crutchley, Storyville Coordinator
Each month, The Library Adventure profiles a library professional. This month, we’re talking with Jess Crutchley, who works for the Rosedale Branch of Baltimore County Public Library, where she is the Storyville Coordinator. The Library Adventure: Please give a brief description of your current position. Jess: I am in charge of coordinating all of the […]
20 Songs to Develop Literacy Skills in Kids Ages 0 to 5
Singing with little ones is a fun and easy way to help them develop literacy skills long before they’re ready to sit down and read a book. You can make sing-alongs a regular part of your day by incorporating them into your family’s routine. Below are some suggestions for songs to sing first thing in […]
The Library Adventure’s Quick Guide to Literary Genres
The most popular way to categorize literature is by genre. Today’s post is a crash course in understanding genres and in recognizing the category to which a given book belongs. As books in each genre are published for both adults and children, each definition below is accompanied by several examples at a variety of levels. […]