November is a time of reflection, to show thanks and love to those around us. A simple way to encourage children to show gratitude is through a Gratitude Journal. When my kids were young, they wrote about events they were thankful for in their journals every day. This encouraged writing,…

Banned Books Week is more important than ever Why the fervid school board meetings and protests at public libraries? Why the angry parents shouting; why the grim politicians demanding action? Are they protesting the increase in school shootings? No, there is a different agenda brewing. Banned Books Week 2023 starts…