What a difference a month makes! The school year is now well under way, and we're back in the swing of things. But this is still a period of adjustment for many teachers learning to work with the Common Core standards. Change can feel overwhelming, and we want to help.

Last month we introduced "Keats & the Common Core," to show how the books and programs can be used to teach the new standards. This time we're taking a closer look at the EJK Bookmaking Competition. Next up: EJK Mini-Grants. Teachers and librarians, we hope you'll take the plunge - we know how much you'll benefit!