Lifting Up Beautiful Books for Children

As a children’s librarian at the Wellesley Free Library, Eva Thaler-Sroussi’s life’s work is devoted to children, books, and community. As one of just 15 members of the 2021 John Newbery Award Selection Committee, she had the incredible privilege—and challenge—of...

Ten Tips for Supporting Teachers

Teachers are invaluable members of society, who inspire and set up our children for success. Yet, the demands on teachers are great. Having a solid foundation of parents and educators com- bining efforts and working collaboratively can help students stay on track, in...

Racing Into the Sunset

Who are those folks running around Wellesley High School’s track every Tuesday evening in the summer and Babson College’s gym in the winter? They’re too old to be students. A number are in their 60s, 70s, and even 80s. But don’t say that to them. “We don’t act our...

The Wellesley Society of Artists

The Wellesley Society of Artists (WSA) became an official organization in 1933 as a small group of accomplished artists. The goals of the Society, then as now, were to promote exhibitions of consistent high quality and to encourage the appreciation of art in every way...