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This winter, in the tiny town of Tunbridge, librarian Mariah Lawrence organized a virtual book club with a specific goal: connecting people of different ages through a shared love of stories. The Tunbridge Public Library provided copies of a book, discussion prompts and art supplies to make a painting inspired by the story; participants were encouraged to find a partner or small group with whom to discuss the book — preferably someone from a different generation. "We had people from 8 years old to 80 years old in the group, and the perspectives were really beautiful," Lawrence ...

Ashley Anderson writes that flawed tests used in Utah schools don't tell us anything useful about students or schools.

Time to read: about 4 minutes Two children on the floor read a book in a room decorated with Christmas decorations. Courtesy Getty Images. Kids have missed out on a lot this year: in-person school, birthday parties, play dates and sleepovers. And while friends and extended family have been kept at a distance, most immediate family members have been closer than ever (maybe closer than anyone ever wanted). That's why it seems fitting to focus on books about families as we share some of our favorite children's books of 2020 for this year's recommended holiday reading list. "Lift" By Minh Le. Cou...