Michael Strickland

English is an alphabetic language, and phonics is undoubtedly important for learning to read.

The TBS emerges as a beacon of accessibility, offering a treasury of audiobooks that transcends barriers.

The opening line of Hamlet’s soliloquy is one of the most-quoted lines in English.

There are many ways in which people around the world are similar, yet it is our differences that truly define us.

The digital divide is a complex problem with no easy solutions. However, there are a number of things that can be done to address it.

Research shows that children who start behind will stay behind and in many cases, continue to lose ground.

In rural areas, the library can be the only place in town to hold a meeting, access reliable, high-speed internet, conduct a private telehealth appointment, or serve as the safe afterschool space.

Reading takes the free raw material of the mind and builds castles of possibilities. Great literature is transformative.

The tremendous popularity of particular fantasy texts only tends to make some people even more resentful.

Anxiety is meant to prepare us for action, so channel the worries you are feeling into something proactive you can do. Paint. Write poetry. Volunteer in the community.