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What is Behind the Book?

Hey Tumblr users! We’re a literary nonprofit located in New York City devoted to developing and sharpening reading and writing skills in kids grades K-12! We partner with authors and create literacy programs for students so they can grow as both readers and writers. Follow us on our social media handles!

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What we're reading this #hispanicheritagemonth - every Day we celebrate all our authors who honor diversity in their books- especially our youngest ones!

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Books up for raffle at last night's #btbreadings @KGB Bar. Fantastic reads! Back for more 10/8! (at KGB Bar & Lit Mag)

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(via BtB Recommends: Great Books for Elementary Readers)

Following our Summer Reading List for Early Readers, we’ve rounded up a list of recommendations for elementary grade readers. We know how challenging it can be to help students at varying stages in their reading development to find that “just right” book. One that is engaging and doesn’t simplify content for accessible writing.

We have worked with these nine books because in their pages we found diversity, vibrant art, vivid, accessible text, poetry, great spring boards for discussions about topical issues and great ideas for writing and art projects; because their authors have the knack for reaching and inspiring young readers…

…And because our students love them.

Happy Reading! 

http://www.behindthebook.org/btb-recommends-great-books-for-elementary-readers/

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(via We’re Inspired by Class 4-413 at PS 98)

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Volunteer with Behind the Book!

When you join the Behind the Book team, you will have the opportunity to work in a flexible, fun, creative and innovative work environment. Share your passion for non-profits, literacy, kids and making a difference.

This month, we have the following volunteer opportunities. No experience is necessary. If you’re interested in volunteering, fill out the volunteer application here, or contact us at Volunteer@BehindtheBook.org.

Date: Monday February 9

Time: 9:30-11am

Location: PS 154, Harlem

Description: Research helpers for students writing biographies on famous people who made an impact on New York.

Date: Thursday, Feb 12

Time: 9:30 – 11AM

Location: PS 98 Shorac Kappock, Inwood

Description: Grade 4. Volunteers needed for a project on local heroes

Date: Friday March 5

Time: TBD

Location: PS 154, Harlem

Description: Volunteers required for biography writing workshop

Date: Monday, November 3rd Time: 9:00 -10:30 a.m. Location: P.S. 154, Harlem Description: Volunteers are needed to accompany students on a field trip in Harlem.

Date: Monday, November 10th Time: TBD Location: P.S. 98, Inwood Description: Volunteers are needed to accompany students on a field trip into the community

Date: Wednesday, November 12th Time: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Location: P.S. 154, Harlem Description: Volunteers are needed to help students with research. Date: Monday, November 17th Time: 9:00 -10:30 a.m. Location: P.S. 154, Harlem Description: Volunteers are needed to coach students as they write

Date: Monday, November 19th Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Location: P.S. 154, Harlem Description: Volunteers are needed to accompany students on a field trip to Chinatown.

Date: Monday, November 24th Time: 9:30 – 11 a.m. Location: P.S. 98, Inwood Description: Volunteers are needed to coach students as they write.

Date: Monday, Nov 24th Time: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Location: P.S. 154, Harlem Description: Volunteers are needed to assist students as they illustrate topics for the books they are working on.

Date: Thursday, December 4th Time: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Location: P.S. 154, Harlem Description: Volunteers are needed to coach students as they write

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Samuel. R Delany, Bradford Morrow and Peter Straub join us for this free monthly NYC reading event

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To all our friends and supporters, we’re excited to host an evening with best-selling author Joshua Ferris, and hope you’ll join us for cocktails, Hors D’oeuvres and book-signing! Monday, February 9 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the home of Judy Maysles 2211 Broadway, New York, NY 10024 Apartment #9F Space is limited, please RSVP by …

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and for the first week of February, Behind the Book is urging you to put down your book (just for a minute) and go shopping with Hanky Panky! For the past three years Hanky Panky has generously supported Behind the Book with a special Valentine’s Day shopping campaign. Once …

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  When it comes to engaging young readers, there’s nothing like getting under the skin of a fictional character to bring a story to life. This winter, Behind the Book’s latest literacy program at CIMS high school in The Bronx brought a series of writing workshops, author visits, and a surprise art project to Mr. Hesse’s …

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The holidays are here! We think the best gift is a great book that can last a lifetime. Here at BtB, we have compiled a list of the merriest reads sure to inspire a special youngster in your life this holiday season. There’s something for everyone: from the early readers, to the intermediate readers, to …

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The face of children’s literature is about to change Almost half of U.S. children have a minority background, but you rarely see them in books. One group wants to change that, and research shows more diverse books could lead to a more tolerant generation.

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Behind the Book is looking forward to BookCon 2015!

Look at our dream panel for BookCon 2015!! I can’t wait!!!!

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Nine YA novels with protagonists who are deaf or hard of hearing:

Read My Lips by Teri Brown The Dark Days of Hamburger Halpin by Josh Berk The Orange Houses by Paul Griffin The Loser’s Guide to Life and Love by A.E. Cannon Whisper by Chrissie Perry Dragonswood by Janet Lee Carey Five Flavors of Dumb by Anthony John Loving April by Melvin Burgess Hear No Evil: Death in the Afternoon by Kate Chester

Of these novels, we’ve only reviewed Five Flavors of Dumb at Disability in Kidlit. We’re eager to find out how accurately and respectfully the characters are portrayed in the other novels, too—we’d love for people to share their thoughts in reblogs.

Want more Disability in Kidlit booklists? Want to review one of these titles for us?