Author Archives

I am a certified school librarian who has a passion for curating and creating content for school and community programs. Most of my work is inspired by remarkable picture books that compel children to wonder about the world around them.

• Summer Reading List for Adults

  By Maureen Schlosser on 07/20/2018 • ( 0 )

  

  When children ask for a summer reading list, I bet you have great suggestions. But when adults ask you for recommendations, do you find yourself scratching your head? If so, have I got a list for you! This list is… Read More ›

• Encourage Conversation with a Compelling Illustration: A Lesson That Supports the AASL Standards Framework for Learners

  By Maureen Schlosser on 06/19/2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Are you looking for a way to start a meaningful conversation with learners? Here’s an interesting idea: begin with a compelling illustration from a picture book. Just open up the book and give the audience time to notice…quietly. After some… Read More ›

• Community Summer Reading Projects

  By Maureen Schlosser on 05/14/2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Are you looking for ideas to engage learners over the summer? I have a few to share, but you’ll need to enlist some help. Start with classroom educators. If any of the ideas below spark their interest, talk with reading… Read More ›

• Explore Earth Day and Poetry Month: Lessons That Support the AASL Standards Framework for Learners

  By Maureen Schlosser on 04/16/2018 • ( 2 )

  

  Did you know that Earth Day is a global celebration? Every year, on April 22, the world pays closer attention to the impact we have on Earth. The air we breath, the water we drink, and the land that supplies… Read More ›

• Library Lessons with Picture Books: Observing Birds

  By Maureen Schlosser on 03/15/2018 • ( 0 )

  

  The Audubon Society has the perfect tagline: “Get Outside: That’s where the birds are, after all.” Wouldn’t students just love spending time observing birds in the playground? Many birds migrate during the month of March, so now is a great… Read More ›

• Diversify Your Collection With Student’s Help

  By Maureen Schlosser on 02/20/2018 • ( 2 )

  

  How diverse is your school library collection? Can students find themselves displayed throughout the library? Why does this matter? Books as Mirrors When author Grace Lin was little, books about Asian Americans were not available for her to read. This… Read More ›

• Curate and Include Lessons That Honor Jacqueline Woodson

  By Maureen Schlosser on 01/17/2018 • ( 2 )

  

  Jacqueline Woodson was named the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature for 2018 and 2019. As a writer, she changes the way her readers think and feel. As a champion for children’s literature, she will continue to reach our hearts… Read More ›

• Let’s Talk about the New Standards

  By Maureen Schlosser on 12/20/2017 • ( 0 )

  

  The new National School Library Standards are out, and boy, do we have a lot to talk about! We all enjoy learning from each other, so let’s connect and share. The AASL Standards website is a great place to jump… Read More ›

• No Money for Books? Start a Birthday Book Club!

  By Maureen Schlosser on 11/13/2017 • ( 0 )

  

  Are you wishing you had money to buy new books for your learning community? If so, start a Birthday Book Club! A Birthday Book Club invites families to recognize their child’s birthday by donating a book or money to the… Read More ›

• Primary Source Pairings with Award-Winning Books

  By Maureen Schlosser on 11/10/2017 • ( 1 )

  

  Picture books offer a tremendous amount of learning opportunities. Joanna Marek, the school librarian at Spring Avenue Elementary School in La Grange, Illinois, appreciates this fact. After attending a weeklong institute at the Library of Congress, Marek was inspired to… Read More ›