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Karin Greenberg is a library media specialist at Manhasset High School in Manhasset, New York. She is a former English teacher and writes book reviews for School Library Journal and Woodbury Magazine. In addition to reading, she enjoys animals, walking, hiking, the beach, and spending time with her family. Follow her book account on Instagram @bookswithkg.

• Fighting Anti-Semitism and Anti-Asian Hate Through Books

  By Karin Greenberg on 05/19/2022 • ( 0 )

  

  May is Jewish American Heritage and Asian American & Pacific Islander Month. Both these cultures contain vibrant histories. Unfortunately, something else they have in common lately is an increase in hate crimes against them. It’s more important than ever to read… Read More ›

• Teaching Personal Narrative Writing

  By Karin Greenberg on 04/29/2022 • ( 1 )

  

  Every person has a story to tell. That’s as true for children as it is for established writers. Most high school teachers are familiar with the college essay crunch that starts at the end of junior year, heats up in… Read More ›

• Promoting Young Adult Books Through March Madness

  By Karin Greenberg on 03/21/2022 • ( 2 )

  

  Tournament Time Every year I eagerly await March Madness. Lifting me out of the mid-winter slump, the NCAA basketball tournament excites me with its college colors, team logos, energetic players, and unpredictable outcomes. Similarly, the March Book Madness tournament I… Read More ›

• Amanda M. Fairbanks Author Visit

  By Karin Greenberg on 02/28/2022 • ( 0 )

  

  Authors are my superstars. Although I haven’t been to many book signings or speaking events, I recently started connecting to authors through Instagram. A few years ago, when I created my own book account as a way to share reviews,… Read More ›

• Literacy Through Graphic Novels and Comic Books

  By Karin Greenberg on 01/27/2022 • ( 0 )

  

  As 2021 came to a close, we all needed some brightness in our lives. Free Comic Book Day, a national initiative that takes place each May, inspired a colleague and I to start one of our own a few years… Read More ›

• Speed Dating with Books: The Power of Creative Nonfiction

  By Karin Greenberg on 12/20/2021 • ( 0 )

  

  This year I was thrilled to be back in person for our yearly 11th-grade Speed Dating with Books event. Though last year’s digital version was successful, it could not compare to the energy of a live activity. Amid the chaos… Read More ›

• Nonfiction November: Titles to Motivate High School Students

  By Karin Greenberg on 11/22/2021 • ( 0 )

  

  When the leaves begin to turn and the air becomes cooler here in the Northeast, I find myself turning more to nonfiction. With #NonfictionNovember a popular hashtag on social media, maybe I’m not the only one who craves reality-based stories… Read More ›

• How to Diversify Literary Analysis Research

  By Karin Greenberg on 10/28/2021 • ( 0 )

  

  As I was teaching a research lesson to an AP literature class the other day, a student raised her hand and asked, “Why is this list mostly dead white males?” She had been looking over the chart of author choices… Read More ›

• Novels to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

  By Karin Greenberg on 09/20/2021 • ( 0 )

  

  I have always been drawn to Hispanic culture. For my Master’s of Library Science thesis, I wrote a 100-page study examining the portrayal of Hispanic characters in contemporary young adult books. Though I’ve never traveled to Latin America, I keep… Read More ›

• The Value of Research Questions

  By Karin Greenberg on 08/25/2021 • ( 1 )

  

  Curiosity as a Learning Tool As a curious individual, I ask myself dozens of questions every day: What type of insect is that? What did this street look like 100 years ago? How does color affect people’s moods? I’m the… Read More ›