The city of El Paso, Texas, is receiving a fun and engaging author visit with books, stories, music, and entertainment led by Unicorn Jazz creator, Lisa Caprelli, to Colonel Ben Narbuth Elementary School on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023!
Literacy and Reading: What Educators Are Noticing Right Now (and What Helps)
https://youtu.be/tHdRJMZxC-U?si=lkDK-tq2H3wWUhDJ By Author Lisa Caprelli As we move into a new season, I keep hearing the same message from teachers, librarians, and school leaders: literacy and reading are at the forefront Colorful library scenes with kids reading and attending my educational programs. right now. This is not about fear. It’s about focus. When we understand what’s affecting reading skills, we
National Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Our Latin-American Children’s Book Authors
National Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual observation that began in 1968 and runs from September 15th until October 15, 2024
The Reading Crisis in Schools: Why Our Children Struggle to Read and What We Can Do About It
In today’s digital age, schools nationwide are facing an unsettling crisis—children are not reading at the levels expected for their age and grade. Recent studies have shown that many students are graduating without basic literacy skills, a problem that is deeply concerning for educators, parents, and society. As a children’s author, I’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of reading in
Leticia Ordaz: Breaking Her Own Barriers & Helping Others With Books
Leticia Ordaz is the founder of the bilingual publishing house Cielito Lindo Books and is an award-winning children’s book author at the International Latino Book Awards. She is also an Emmy-nominated anchor/reporter in Sacramento, California.