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Apr 181 min read

Literacy Skills Checklist

Check out our newest resource! It's a Literacy Skill Checklist, developed by the National Center on Improving Literacy, which...

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Kathryn Jackson

Apr 141 min read

Storytime with Kathryn Jackson reading "Shaking Things Up" by Susan Hood (Part 1)

April is National Poetry Month! To celebrate, join us for Storytime with Kathryn Jackson reading the poems The Storyteller and Break it...

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Storytime with Miranda Gremillion reading "How to Dress a Po'Boy" by Johnette Downing

La'Zhay McKinley

Mar 251 min read

Storytime with Miranda Gremillion reading "How to Dress a Po'Boy" by Johnette Downing

A po'boy is a classic Louisiana meal, but just how do you dress your po'boy? Join us for storytime with Miranda Gremillion to read How to...

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Storytime with Liza Kostreva reading "What the Sleepy Animals Do at the Audobon Zoo" by Grace Millsaps and Ryan Murphy

La'Zhay McKinley

Mar 101 min read

Storytime with Liza Kostreva reading "What the Sleepy Animals Do at the Audobon Zoo" by Grace Millsaps and Ryan Murphy

Do you ever wonder why the animals at the zoo are always so sleepy? Well join us for storytime with Liza Kostreva to read What the Sleepy...

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Kathryn Jackson

Feb 261 min read

Read with Me

First, find a strategy for reading with your child that you would like to explore. Then, watch the introduction video to get an overview...

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Miranda Gremillion

Feb 251 min read

Storytime with Miranda Gremillion reading "Saving the Day" by Karyn Parsons

In celebration of Black History month, join us for an amazing storytime about Garrett Morgan, a super cool African American inventor....

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Storytime with Kelly Morris reading "Thibodeaux Turtle and Boudreaux Bunny" by Todd-Michael St. Pierre

Kathryn Jackson

Jan 291 min read

Storytime with Kelly Morris reading "Thibodeaux Turtle and Boudreaux Bunny" by Todd-Michael St. Pierre

As January comes to a close, listen to Storytime with Kelly Morris reading Thibodeaux Turtle and Boudreaux Bunny by Todd-Michael St....

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Storytime with Jennifer Armond reading "Louisiana Seasons" by Rebecca Ventre

Kathryn Jackson

Jan 141 min read

Storytime with Jennifer Armond reading "Louisiana Seasons" by Rebecca Ventre

As we begin a new year, listen to Storytime with Jennifer Armond reading Louisiana Seasons by Rebecca Ventre to get excited for the...

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La'Zhay McKinley

Jan 111 min read

New Year, New Goals!

January is the perfect time to set goals to include literacy in your daily routines. Here are a few suggestions: Set A Goal: Help your...

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Storytime with Monique Jolla reading "I Got the Christmas Spirit" by Connie Schofield-Morrison

Miranda Gremillion

Dec 18, 20231 min read

Storytime with Monique Jolla reading "I Got the Christmas Spirit" by Connie Schofield-Morrison

A special holiday edition of Storytime with our Director Monique Jolla reading one of her favorite books "I Got the Christmas Spirit" by...

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Cooking with Dr. Tyre Jenkins, "The Princess and the Frog: Tiana's Cookbook"

Miranda Gremillion

Oct 9, 20231 min read

Cooking with Dr. Tyre Jenkins, "The Princess and the Frog: Tiana's Cookbook"

Enjoy this special edition of Storytime with Dr. Tyre Jenkins, "The Princess and the Frog: Tiana's Cookbook" by Disney Books with Siriya,...

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Miranda Gremillion

Aug 1, 20231 min read

Storytime with Miranda Gremillion reading "First Day Jitters" by Julie Danneberg

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10 Tips & Tricks for Dealing with Back-to-School Jitters

Miranda Gremillion

Aug 1, 20230 min read

10 Tips & Tricks for Dealing with Back-to-School Jitters

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"Get Caught Reading" Fun Times with books and friends!

Monique Jolla

May 5, 20231 min read

"Get Caught Reading" Fun Times with books and friends!

We hope you enjoy this short clip of some special people and even a furry friend as we celebrate "Get Caught Reading"!

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Storytime with Andrea Harrell Reading "Down In Louisiana" by Johnette Downing

Monique Jolla

Apr 12, 20231 min read

Storytime with Andrea Harrell Reading "Down In Louisiana" by Johnette Downing

Storytime with Andrea Harrell reading "Down In Louisiana?" by Johnette Downing Happy and Safe Mardi Gras

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"Read Across America Day" Storytime with Kelly Morris reading "Are You My Mother?" by P. D. Eastman

Pamela M.

Mar 2, 20231 min read

"Read Across America Day" Storytime with Kelly Morris reading "Are You My Mother?" by P. D. Eastman

Storytime with Kelly Morris reading "Are You My Mother?" by P. D. Eastman

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Storytime with Monique Jolla reading "Who Got the Baby in the King Cake?" by Johnette Downing

Pamela M.

Feb 15, 20231 min read

Storytime with Monique Jolla reading "Who Got the Baby in the King Cake?" by Johnette Downing

Storytime with Monique Jolla reading "Who Got the Baby in the King Cake?" by Johnette Downing. Have a happy and safe Mardi Gras!

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Pamela M.

Feb 1, 20231 min read

Storytime with Miranda Gremillion reading "Saving the Day" by Karyn Parsons

Saving the Day: Garrett Morgan's Life-Changing Invention of the Traffic Signal by Karyn Parsons

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Storytime with Danielle Fontenot reading "P. B. Bear's Christmas" by Lee Davis

Pamela M.

Dec 15, 20221 min read

Storytime with Danielle Fontenot reading "P. B. Bear's Christmas" by Lee Davis

Storytime with Danielle Fontenot reading "P. B. Bear's Christmas" by Lee Davis. From the Center for Literacy & Learning

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Storytime with Dr. John Wyble "The Legend of The Great Grandaddy Crawdaddy"

Pamela M.

Nov 18, 20221 min read

Storytime with Dr. John Wyble "The Legend of The Great Grandaddy Crawdaddy"

Storytime with Dr. Wyble reading "The Legend of The Great Grandaddy Crawdaddy" by Charlies C. Martin. From the Center for Literacy &...

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