Two roads diverged in an Auburn classroom… and both intertwined with Birmingham. I had the joy of befriending Vestavia Hills-raised Katie Glenn when attending Auburn University for our English degrees. After college, however, we chose [Read More]
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to read more this year? Are you unsure what to read and already ready to throw in the towel? Fear not—these subscription services are here to help! Discover [Read More]
Board Books (Ages 0–3) – Bundle Up, Little Pup by Dori Elys This board book is perfect for cozying up with a furry friend! Teach your little one about winter gear such as hats and mittens [Read More]
The new year often leads to much reflecting– most often on how you spent your time, money, and energy in the year before. But rarely do sons and daughters reflect on and honor the time, [Read More]
January is National Mentoring Month for the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization (BBBS), an opportunity to celebrate mentorship and raise awareness of its benefits. The Greater Birmingham chapter, directed by CEO Sue S. Johnson, has [Read More]
In 2012, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama (BCBSAL) began their Be Healthy School Grant Program. The grant program was created to incentivise and enable schools across the state to implement school-based health and [Read More]
“I just don’t know where I belong…” When I first heard that sentiment from students, early on in my career as an elementary school counselor, I thought I had all the answers and knew exactly [Read More]
As an education consultant, I found myself overwhelmed this summer with email after email from parents with a similar request: “My child is struggling with reading. Please help.” Each plea tugged at my heartstrings. In [Read More]
Author Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway is a poet, story activist and children’s author of seven children’s books thus far. Her humble beginnings started in Mound Bayou, Mississippi. This all-black town was founded by two formerly-enslaved [Read More]
The Genius of Play™, a national movement spearheaded by The Toy Association™ to raise awareness about play’s vital role in child development, recently marked the first day of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with the launch [Read More]
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