Last week, Algonquin author Esmé Raji Codell was featured on the Chicago television station WCIU,  where she showed off her wonderful Bookroom–PlanetEsme. Her mission? To educate and inspire future generations of book fanatics! Seriously, this woman is saving the world. Watch the video HERE. After taking the virtual tour of The Bookroom, I’m kind ofContinue reading

As promised, here’s a piece from Esmé Codell, author of Educating Esmé, praising the power of the picture book biography and giving some great ideas for celebrating one of her favorite American heroes, Johnny Appleseed. This is a cross-post from Esmé’s brilliant new blog for teachers; find more here. For additional children’s lit recommendations tuneContinue reading