Informal literacy experiences often serve to shape young people's identity as readers and writers as much as or more than formal schooling.Community and family support can emphasize the importance of reading and writing, build...

Read a brief description of the Mississippi Freedom Summer Project and listen to the comments of some of the civil rights activists who participated in the project in 1964.

Learning shouldn't stop just because school is out. Here are some ideas to keep students reading, writing and thinking all summer long.

Take a look at Mississippi in the early 1960s to understand why the focus of African American voter registration targeted that state. Read about the organization and implementation of the Mississippi Summer Project in 1964. See also the...

McGruff the Crime Dog is interested in helping you "take a bite out of crime." You can color, read comic strips, play lots of terrific games, and get great safety tips from McGruff! And don't forget to show your parents the special...

Come and check out this informative resource featuring novels for growing readers. This site lists several appropriate books for students ranging from grades three through six.

Discover more about the life and work of the author Edith Wharton when you visit this resource. This site features several links to lesson plans, biographical information, teaching guides, reviews, and more.

Selection of age-apppropriate fiction for seven- to eight-year-old children. Plot summaries included.

Selection of age-appropriate fiction for seven- to eight-year-old children. Plot summaries included.

Come and check out this site featuring a list of appropriate young adult novels. This list includes the title of each book and a brief description.