Tell me, and I forget. Teach me, and I may remember. Involve me, and I learn. – Ben Franklin What the great Ben Franklin says is true—you need to be involved in your education. As a student, your main job is to learn. That means you need to trust your…

What is it and why is it important? This most well-known and prestigious award for children’s literature began in 1921 as part of the American Library Association (ALA) wanting to recognize outstanding writing for children. Named after John Newbery, a bookseller in 1700s England, this award is the first of…