This spring, Island Readers & Writers brought picture book and middle-grade author Evan Griffith on a three-island tour, with visits at Islesboro Elementary School, North Haven Elementary School, and Vinalhaven Elementary School. Nature, science, and discovery are at the heart of author Evan Griffith’s books for children. During the spring 2026 semester, IRW featured his… Read more
IRW’s spring semester begins in mid-March, when Maine’s winter begins to thaw and makes travel to the rural parts of the state we serve less of a challenge. Each year, we’re eager to return to schools and see familiar, excited faces. Where will the spring semester take us? Read on! Read more
Each year, IRW onboards new authors and illustrators of books for children to participate in our programs. Books and their makers are chosen by our School Programs team through a process that ensures they’re well matched to our partner schools. We always look forward to introducing new friends to creative, curious kids, talented teachers, and… Read more
IRW’s school program team coordinates every aspect of our author & illustrator visits. But their most important task is simply being present with the kids. Director of School Programs Alison Johnson and Programs Assistant Lisa Herrington visit a lot of classrooms, facilitating more than 50 visits annually within our partner school network of 26 schools. That… Read more
Beals Elementary School has been a partner in our school program network since 2014. The town of Beals, where the school is located, actually encompasses two islands—Great Wass and Beals Islands. What makes Beals Elementary special? With around 40 students attending annually in pre-K–8, it’s a very close-knit community and one that’s tied to the… Read more
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