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How to Connect Virtual and In-Person Students
By Stephanie Filio, M.Ed., author of Responding to Student Trauma: A Toolkit for Schools in Times of Crisis Two years ago, we learned to search for unique student needs in our schools. Last year, we learned to reach students learning … Continue reading
Posted in Counselor's Corner
Tagged books, community, coronavirus, COVID-19, Free Spirit author, learn from home, mental health, middle school, school counselor, SEL, self-care
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13 Books to Celebrate Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day with these favorites from Free Spirit! Jayden’s Impossible Garden “A fantastic pick for Earth Day and beyond.”—Booklist, Starred Review Amidst all the buildings, people, and traffic in his neighborhood, Jayden sees nature everywhere: the squirrels scrounging, the … Continue reading
Posted in Free Spirit News
Tagged books, children’s books, Earth Day, environment, gifts, kids and the environment
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Cover Reveal! Take a First Look at Must-Have Books for Fall
When our Free Spirit authors aren’t writing for our blog, they’re busy writing books! Today we’re revealing our newest titles coming out this fall. Which one(s) are you most anticipating? Tell us in the comments! Children’s Books First up is … Continue reading
How Libraries Connect Kids with Books During the Pandemic
By Amadee Ricketts, author of Gentle Hands and Other Sing-Along Songs for Social-Emotional Learning When public library buildings across the country shut down in March 2020 under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, youth services librarians and other library staff … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting
Tagged books, children’s books, coronavirus, COVID-19, Free Spirit author, libraries, library, reading
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2020 African American Voices in Children’s Literature Writing Contest Winners
All children deserve to see themselves and their lives represented in books written by people like them. To help make that happen, Strive Publishing and Free Spirit Publishing have partnered to create the African American Voices in Children’s Literature Writing Contest, … Continue reading
Posted in Free Spirit News
Tagged books, books for kids, children’s books, diversity, early childhood books, inclusiveness, picture books
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