A little over two years ago, my daughter started asking me about letters. When I read to her, she would point at different letters on the page and ask what they were or what sounds they made. "She's ready to read!" I thought, and immediately started trying to teach her the alphabet and some rudimentary … Continue reading Houston, We Have Liftoff
Reading to Girls: Why bother?
In honor of the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, I thought I'd deviate from my usual format to share some thoughts on female literacy. Reading and writing have been so central to my life, so much at the core of how I understand my own identity and purpose, that I can't fathom being without … Continue reading Reading to Girls: Why bother?