Annie Ward

The Man Behind ‘Dog Man’ Is a Pack Leader for Young Readers

The Man Behind ‘Dog Man’ Is a Pack Leader for Young Readers www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/b...

At the Rikers Jail, the Women Have No Library. But They Have a Book Club.

www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/n...

At #NCTE25, nonfiction writer extraordinaire @mstewartscience.bsky.social outlined her mission to "encourage kids to explore, discover, and interact with the beauty and wonder of the natural world."

@macappiello.bsky.social and @xeniahadj.bsky.social quoted biologist E.O. Wilson on children's environmental advocacy: "I want us to save the creation--not just care about it, but save it." #NCTE25

@macappiello.bsky.social + @xeniahadj.bsky.social facilitated a fabulous session at #NCTE25: How Children's Books Can Inform, Inspire, and Nurture the Bold Dreams of Environmental Advocates, stating, "The environment is on children's minds. They want adults to take ownership and make changes."

Jane Goodall’s Lovely Letter to Children About How Reading Shaped Her Life How a public library and a messy second-hand bookshop helped a small girl with no money and big dreams change the face of science.

www.themarginalian.org/2019/01/31/j...

A perfect rainy afternoon

Book Review: “The Trouble With Heroes,” by Kate Messner Through an arduous summer of hiking, 13-year-old Finn Connelly finds common ground with his late firefighter father in Kate Messner’s new verse novel.

www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/b... Excited to see Matt de la Peña’s full-page review of @katemessner.com ‘s latest “peaking” our interest.

Why We Cannot Go Back to Basics Three literacy and early education scholars expose the racist, anti-teacher politics behind the push to implement “Science of Reading” curriculum in schools.

rethinkingschools.org/articles/why...

Have a Heart

I have another copy for you! DM me your 🐌 mail address. Heartiest congrats on this well-deserved honor!

I Gave My Son the Books I Loved. He Chose ‘Heidi’ Instead. (Gift Article) What a 19th-century Swiss novel, and a young fan’s pilgrimage to the Alps, taught me about fatherhood.

www.nytimes.com/2024/11/11/b...

Move-in day!