by Shalonda Archibald, NJLA Board Member I decided to be a difference-maker. I decided to be a problem solver. I decided to be at peace amidst chaos. I decided to be a legacy leader. I decided to lighten the loads of others, and share my journey. I decided to nourish my mind, body, and soul. I decided to acknowledge my ‘enoughness.’ I decided to appreciate the doing in just being. I decided to guiltlessly rest. I decided to choose me. I decided to simply BE. We are all a dec

by Ken Kunz, NJLA Board Member Happy Read Across America Day! We hope that you have enjoyed learning about some of our favorite books this week. To close out our list of recommendations, readers will fall in love with the story Miss Brooks Loves Books (and I Don't) by Barbara Bottner. Teachers: Have you ever felt like you were cheerleading the joys of reading to a stadium of unmotivated, tired, or perhaps reluctant fans? If so, then this is the perfect book for you and your

by Rita Spaulding, NJLA Board Member It's Read Across America Week and the NJLA Board is highlighting stories that you can share with children in classrooms or at home. Today's choice is Daughter of the Deep by Rick Riordan. This modern Jules Verne-style tale is packed with excitement! This is an intriguing read for children between the ages of 9 - 12. In this recent book, by the author of the Percy Jackson series, we meet a character named Ana Dakkar. She is a 14-year-old st