March is Women’s History Month, a perfect time to celebrate the incredible women who have shaped young adult literature and inspired generations of teen readers
Storybook SCCLD Construction Updates
WHY PLAY AT THE LIBRARY? A child's development begins at birth. A baby's brain is 80% developed by the age of three and 90% by age five. Play is the natural way children learn and early learning play experiences are critical to build skills for literacy and future success in school. Storybook SCCLD spaces are…
March 2026 Teen Book of the Month – Fustuk
Fustuk 304p. Gr. 7+ Katah’s family is all about the food. His father was a famed chef while his older brother and sister have distinct culinary points of view. However, Katah is useless in the kitchen and feels useless out of the kitchen. Not speaking his family’s mother tongue as well, he often feels disconnected…
Elements of Play: How Sliding Can Support Literacy
While we may only think of slides as simple play structures, it’s important to recognize that several developmental processes are happening at once when a child is sliding — spatial reasoning, self‑regulation, and managing excitement. Play-based activities that include sliding can improve balance, coordination, and motor development. Our early literacy-inspired play spaces offer many opportunities…
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