Posts by Kaitlin Rotella

Teaching information literacy often requires educators to think outside the box and outside their subject specialty. To make this process easier, we have handouts, lesson plans, and educator guides available through a robust collection of databases and print materials that are accessible with a library card.

Educators, as you begin to plan for back to school, consider incorporating this title into your lessons early on in the school year to encourage students to visit their local library, check out materials, and get a library card.

Adjusting to a structured day after a relaxing summer can be challenging, but parents can help their young ones with the programs, resources, and materials of The New York Public Library. 

Educators, as you prepare to return to school in a few weeks, we encourage you to take advantage of the full benefits of the Library including special educator library cards, class visits, and more.

Explore America’s beginnings and history through fiction and nonfiction titles, digital resources, and digital collections, all available to you with your NYPL card.

As we celebrate LGBTQ+ history, and honor gender identity and self-expression, it is essential for young readers to learn about Pride so that they, too, can celebrate!

We've included resources for elementary, middle grade, and high school educators.

Take a look at this list of great graphic novels to add to your classroom library, and check outsome external resources that explore ways to incorporate graphic novels into your instruction.

As you begin thinking about summer assignments and activities for your students, consider incorporating the New York Public Library's Summer Learning program into your classroom!

Understanding figurative language can be confusing and challenging for young readers. With the appropriate picture books as a teaching tool, students can begin to learn how to process and imagine the descriptive text through a book’s illustrations.

Young children need to take a break from their workload to re-energize, refocus, and refresh their minds!

The can be used by an unlimited number of users at the same time—perfect for classroom settings.