The importance of building a child's vocabulary before they learn to read is highlighted in a recent article by Lisa Clark, Youth Collection Librarian.
Claudette Colvin was just 15 years old when she made a stand against racial segregation by refusing to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama.
A crucial aspect of learning to read is developing print awareness, which involves understanding that the marks on a page carry meaning and recognizing that print is an integral part of our daily lives.