Did You Know: Why We Give Teachers Apples
"An apple for the teacher, that seems the thing to do..."While an apple a day keeps the doctor away, an apple gifted to a teacher from a student is seen as a sign of respect and admiration. But why? It all comes down to this: During hard times, produce was a form of payment! …
Kappa Delta Pi Chapter Celebrates Community Literacy
Literacy Alive!, a Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society initiative that encourages community literacy with fun-filled reading events and programs, is always an empowering book-centric blast for all ages…but each chapter does things a little differently.Partnering with reading organizations …
Teacher Tips from Katherine McKnight: Choose Choice
A high school teacher turned sought-after speaker and author on topics of adolescent literacy, interdisciplinary literacy, and more, Katherine McKnight has made it her mission to create inclusive classroom spaces where students can develop crucial skills, share their thoughts, and get excited abo …
Did You Know: Why School Buses are Yellow
Bright, cheerful, and easily recognizable, we all know what to expect when we see a flash of yellow in our rear-view mirror. But how did school buses become such a specific shade, and why? The Evolution of School Bus YellowThis specific color took time to concoct – in fact, it was the topi …
The Case for Print: Readers Prefer Physical Books
Much to our delight, recent studies show that readers of all ages continue to prefer printed books to their electronic counterparts – and the popularity of printed books shows no signs of slowing down!As booksellers, of course we’re on the side of print! There’s just nothing like the smell o …