Tag: Read Aloud
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Dr. Toughlove’s Book Club Podcast interview with NYTimes Best Selling Author/Illustrator David Shannon
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing author/illustrator David Shannon. I had hoped to interview him for quite some time and after I met him at a book event, I knew he would be a wonderful guest. I was not disappointed. David is insightful, humble and downright funny. He is similar to little David in
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The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons, written by Natascha Biebow, illustrated by Steven Salerno
Happy 2026! Dr. Toughlove recommends that you start the new year by reading a review of a colorful book – The Crayon Man: The True Story of Crayola Crayons. Enjoy! Happy New Year! Dr. Toughlove is turning back the hands of time to reminisce about her very vivid recollection of owning her first box of
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As You Grew by Dana Moneymaker
Dr. Toughlove was honored to review this enchanting book, for her November 2025 column. It is written by first-time author, Dana Moneymaker. Enjoy! Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and is generally associated with expressing gratitude for life’s many blessings. With that sentiment as a backdrop, Dr. Toughlove wants to highlight a book entitled As You Grew,
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Even Better than Sprinkles: A Story About Best Friends by Linda Skeers
Dr. Toughlove really enjoyed reviewing Even Better than Sprinkles, a wonderful story about friendship. Enjoy! School bells are ringing (well maybe not literally) all across our country as students return to school after summer vacation. Reading, Writing and Arithmetic are considered by some to be the essentials of school learning. However, very often children look
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Back to School Reading List
Heading back to school and are looking for some books with a back to school theme? Click here to see Dr. Toughlove’s Back to School Reading List!
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Playground Heroes reading at Kent Island Elementary School
On February 28, 2025, I was invited to Kent Island Elementary School to participate in their Black History Month read aloud event. I was invited by Kathy Barletta, Principal, and Kia Reed, Guidance Counselor, and had the pleasure of reading Playground Heroes to their delightful kindergarten children. “What a delight it was to have Dr.
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Visit to Kent Island Elementary School’s African-American Read Aloud Event, Stevensville, MD
I had the honor and the privilege of participating in Kent Island Elementary School’s Annual African-American Read Aloud Event. I read Playground Heroes to all six kindergarten classes in the school’s library and media center. Many thanks to Kia Reed for contacting me, to Kathy Barletta, for our longstanding collaborative efforts, and to Principal Cornish
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Celebrating African-American History Month at Grasonville Elementary
As part of Grasonville Elementary School’s African-American History Month celebration, I was asked by Reading Specialist Kathy Barletta, to read Jamal and Me to the first graders. They were an attentive and delightful audience and we enjoyed talking about Jamal and all of his challenges. A big thank you to Kathy Barletta and the first
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Cubby Corner Read Aloud Video
I was asked by Rebecca Van Aken, Assistant Principal at Centreville Elementary School, to create a video for the school’s Cubby Corner program. I was delighted to share information about my books with students and parents ( aged Pre-K- 2). The video I created is on Centreville Elementary School’s YouTube channel and my YouTube channel
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Author Carol Franks-Randall reads children’s book aloud on video
Click here to read an article published in the Record Observer about Dr. Toughlove’s first Read Aloud video!