Poem in Your Pocket Day 2017
Every April, on Poem in Your Pocket Day, people celebrate by selecting a poem, carrying it with them, and sharing …
Today, We Celebrate Shakespeare!
In 1564, William Shakespeare was born on this day. In his life, Shakespeare wrote at least 38 plays and over …
National Poetry Month – Dramatic Poetry
After looking at narrative poetry and lyric poetry, let’s look at dramatic poetry! Dramatic poetry can be thought of as any …
National Poetry Month – Lyric Poetry
We’re now in our second week of celebrating National Poetry Month! Last week, we looked at narrative poetry. This week our …
Poems that Tell a Story
Each year the month of April is set aside as National Poetry Month, a time to celebrate poets and their …
Beware the Ides of March!
In Julius Caesar, a soothsayer warns Caesar to “Beware the Ides of March.” Caesar ignores the warning and is, in …
Teen Tech Week 2017
The Young Adult Library Services Association sponsors Teen Tech Week to draw attention to the importance and availability of various …
Read Across America and Dr. Seuss Texts
Take part in the largest reading event in the United States on Thursday, March 2! Gather books and readers for …
The 2018 African American Read-In!
“The African American Read-In (AARI) . . . is built on an ambitious yet confident premise: that a school and …
The 100th Day of School
The 100th day of school is celebrated in schools around the country, usually near the month of February. The 100th …