Just for Fun: April 2024
What kind of garden does a baker have in April? A flour garden! How do bees get to school? By school buzz! What animal needs to wear a wig? A bald eagle! Celebrated on April 22, Earth ...
Book Club: April 2024
AVERY’S PICK “MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN” AUTHOR: Ransom Riggs GENRE: Young Adult Fantasy AGES: 11+ RATING: 5 stars SYNOPSIS: A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of very curious photographs. It all waits to be ...
If You Dig “Dogman” …
By Janelle Yoder of Maricopa County Library District Through “Dogman” and several other series, author Dav Pilkey has been captivating avid and reluctant readers alike with his hilarious storylines and engaging graphic novel format. If you’ve enjoyed the half-dog, half-man ...
Empowering Arizona’s Youth: Jennie Clausen’s journey from backyard teacher to JA Inspire program pioneer
Name: Jennie Clausen, Ph.D. Profession: Program Director – JA Inspire Company: Junior Achievement of Arizona (JA Arizona) Age: 42 What do you do for a living? I am the program director for the amazing Junior Achievement (JA) Inspire Program. ...
Summer Camp Guide: April 2024
Hey there, parents and kiddos! Get ready for an epic summer because our EPIC KIDS Summer Camp Guide is packed with adventures waiting just for you! From rock climbing to robotics, and painting to performing, there's a camp for every ...
Sadie’s Story of Healing and Hope at The Godspeed Project
By Naya Seth and Sondra Barr Photos courtesy of The Godspeed Project In Cave Creek, a unique sanctuary exists where grief meets grace, and healing comes on four hooves. The Godspeed Project, a nonprofit organization, has been making waves in ...
Oliver’s Odyssey: From Stress to Success Through Leadership and Learning
Photos courtesy of Leadership Society of Arizona Oliver's journey began in his middle school years, where the relentless workload of his advanced placement school left him stressed and disheartened. Concerned about his well-being and development, his mom sought alternatives that ...
HED: Coast to Coast with Nicholas: Get the Details on Cool Loews hotels in New York City and San Diego.
If your family is gearing up for a summer vacation, here are two cool spots to visit from coast to coast: a neat spot in New York city and a beachy getaway in San Diego. Loews in NYC Located on ...
Biltmore Preparatory Academy Students Foster Global Connections Through Spanish Immersion Program
Biltmore Preparatory Academy (BPA) is home to an internationally recognized Dual Language Spanish Immersion program. At BPA, they believe biliteracy creates opportunities for students to become compassionate, inclusive, global citizens who are equipped to be successful and competitive in today's ...
Teacher Appreciation Day at the Phoenix Zoo
On Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Phoenix Zoo will be having their first-ever Teacher Appreciation Day sponsored by Desert Financial Credit Union. The first 300 teachers will get free entry, and additional teachers will receive ...
