Professor: Great Summer Reads for Kids of All Ages
Kids of all ages should enjoy the long and lazy days of summer, but they also need to incorporate reading into their daily routines.
Professor: Books to Celebrate Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
Since 1992, America has recognized May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, a celebration of people from these cultures who contribute to US society.
Professor: List of Earth Day Books for Kids of All Ages
Earth Day began on April 22, 1970, when 20 million Americans took to the streets to raise awareness about the environment, climate change, and endangered species. “Any holiday or observance is a great time to promote literacy for children and teens of all ages,” says Cindy Welch, associate director of UT’s Center for Children’s and
Professor: Women’s History Month Books for Kids of All Ages
March is Women’s History Month, and books are a great way to teach kids of all ages about inspirational female historical figures.
Professor: President’s Day Books for Kids of All Ages
Kids of all ages can celebrate President’s Day through books that explore past presidents, what it’s like to live at the White House, and even presidential pets. Grab your own future presidential candidate and spend some time reading together.
Reading Expert: Books for Kids of All Ages to Celebrate Black History Month
Kids of all ages can celebrate Black History Month through books that explore rich contributions that have been made by African Americans.
Reading Expert Recommends List of Olympics Books for Kids of All Ages
Cindy Welch, the associate director at the Center for Children’s and Young Adult Literature believes books are a great tool to answer questions children may ask about the upcoming Olympic Games.
UT’s Center for Children’s & Young Adult Literature to Hold Open House
The Center for Children’s & Young Adult Literature at UT Knoxville will celebrate its grand re-opening on Monday, Nov. 2, with an open house and lecture by award-winning author Susan Campbell Bartoletti. The center, which has been around for 10 years, has moved its noncirculating, examination book collection from the Hodges Library to 434 Communications