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3 Local Ann Arbor Young Adult Authors to Check Out this Spring

Fostering a love of reading in a teenager’s life is an important and worthwhile endeavor. With the prevalence of screens in our day-to-day life...

5 Enchanting Picture Books by Local Author Jane Monroe Donovan

Local author Jane Monroe Donovan has been writing and illustrating children’s books for close to a decade. Donovan lives on a farm in the...

Wines Elementary Librarian Shares Children’s Book Recommendations

High quality children's books are a crucial part of children’s literacy development. For young children who have not yet developed their reading and writing...

Author Julie Darling Teaches Computer Science By The Book

Julie Darling knows her books. As a media specialist for Ann Arbor Public Schools, she is completely comfortable in the world of libraries. But...

Makiah Shipp Shares a Passion for Literacy With Kids

Something magical can happen when you read a book. You are transported to another place beyond your current world and can start to imagine...

Back to School Stress: How to Help Your Child Transition

Going back to school is a stressful experience, especially when your child is moving into a milestone grade such as kindergarten, middle school or high school. To help ease the anxiety associated with back-to-school, here are some effective strategies to lessen the stress of this busy season.

Q&A With U of M Alum, Mom and Award-Winning Author Supriya Kelkar

J.K. Rowling, Maya Angelou, Agatha Christie and Margaret Atwood all have something in common. In addition to their literary prowess, these infamous authors were also mothers. Balancing motherhood and a successful writing career may seem like an insurmountable challenge.

Local Author’s Book Named Finalist for Best Young Adult Fiction

Local Ann Arborite Mimi Olson is celebrating being named a finalist in the prestigious Midwest Book Awards for her first published novel, “Middle School Is No Place for Magic.”

Why A2’s Pride Festivities and Books are for ALL Families

Celebrated throughout the entire month of June (& in Ann Arbor’s case, also August!), Pride is dedicated to LGBTQ+ people. And the month of Pride, along with many of its festivities, is the perfect month to learn about and celebrate queerness with your family.

Schuler Books’ Winter Reading Recommendations

Schuler Books is here with some recommendations for gift giving this holiday season! From books about books, to an acclaimed debut by a Michigan...

Jan Brett Makes a Visit to Schuler Books

The news that Jan Brett would be bringing her winter wonderlands to Schuler Books in Ann Arbor has caused quite the stir among book...

The Future Innovators Academy: Connecting Kids to STEM

Kids are naturally inquisitive, creative, and curious: especially about STEM topics. However all too often, activities that are labeled as STEM don’t give kids...