It’s common knowledge that when a large factory closes, many employees are affected and sometimes a city cannot recover from that type of financial loss. Janesville takes a close look at the General Motors plant closure in Janesville, Wisconsin which Read More …
Hello Lighthouse, written and illustrated by Caldecott medal winner Sophie Blackall, charmingly answers the question: what would it be like to live and work in a lighthouse? Young children will delight in this picture book about a lighthouse, its keeper Read More …
Author Allie Rowbottom, a fourth generation heiress to the Jell-O fortune, contends that her family is under a curse related to the time-honored gelatin dessert. This curse manifests itself in various ways, from squabbles over money to alcoholism, mental illness, Read More …
Revolutionary Rogues, written by Selene Castrovilla and illustrated by John O’Brien, is a picture book for older juvenile readers who enjoy learning about history. The rogues in the book’s title are Benedict Arnold and his British contact John Andre. Beautifully Read More …
Looking forward to having the kids home for a few days over winter break? Here are twelve stories about Christmas that you can all enjoy together. With a few classic titles, and a few newer titles, there should be something Read More …