Thanks, Mom!

There are so many wonderful reasons to celebrate mothers and grandmothers! Family traditions, favorite stories, good advice...the list goes on. Take a look at our new booklist on Colorin Colorado for books that are filled with stories, poems, and lullabies about mothers.

As an added bonus to the booklist, don't miss the featured video clip of teacher Bobbi Ciriza Houtchens. Bobbi shares a moving tribute to her mother and explains how her mother's experiences as a young child inspired Bobbi to become a teacher.

For other great related titles, take a look at Reading Rockets' booklist, Mothers and More: Books About Families.

If you're looking for more recommended bilingual titles, check out these new spring booklists from Colorin Colorado:

• ELL Stories
• A World Filled with Wonder
• Fun at the Library (also available in Spanish)

Finally, if you'd like to connect with other educators and bilingual families to talk about reading and issues related to ELLs, take a look at our social network on Ning, the Colorin Colorado Community.

Happy Mother's Day, everyone! :)