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Books about a boy's bus ride with his grandmother and the real-life bear that became the inspiration for Winnie the Pooh were among the books honored by the American Library Association in January. The 2016 Randolph Caldecott Medal for … [Read more...] about Newberry, Caldecott prizes given for top kids’ books

You've got a long New Year's weekend before school starts again. Several groups have issued lists of recommended classic children's books, from picture books for the youngest readers to tween books for middle grades. And these classics are available … [Read more...] about Curl up with a great kids’ book this cold weekend

Looking to do some online holiday shopping? Designate Cluster as your Amazon Smile charity, and we will receive 0.5% of your total sale as a donation from Amazon. Just go to Amazon Smile to sign up and return to Amazon Smile when you shop. (Don’t … [Read more...] about Help Cluster when you shop with Amazon Smile

Ever wonder what books are available in the Cluster Tutoring library, at least at First United? It's easy to check out the book database, available on the Internet. The entire list of nearly 1,500 books is online at Collectorz.com. Oak Park Girl … [Read more...] about Tutoring library titles are online

If your student is still learning to read, check out the "I Can Readathon" program sponsored by PBS KIDS and HarperCollins Children's Books division for ideas about books and more. The joint campaign is designed to get kids learning daily through … [Read more...] about Program for early readers

Whether you're a veteran tutor or tutoring for the first time, chances are you're looking for some ideas on how to connect with your student during your tutoring sessions. There's no shortage of suggestions, innovations, and new ways to reach your … [Read more...] about Tutoring tips