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Author: Lessons Inspired by Picture Books for Primary Grades published by ALA Editions
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Get Uncomfortable and Learn Something New
Have you ever read an inspiring social media post that got you thinking? Check out the post below. Tori Arsenault, a pharmacist, wrote that she is dedicating 20 minutes a day to learn something new. Her note stuck with me… Read More ›
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25 Top Viewed Knowledge Quest Posts of 2019
Where do you turn for tips and advice about running a school library? I hope the Knowledge Quest blog is your favorite go-to resource! Here, thousands of readers interact with posts on relevant topics. You’ll learn about transforming your library… Read More ›
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Illustrated Maps: How Drawing One Map Can Support the Explore Shared Foundation
Illustrated maps are creative representations of a region. They are colorful, fun and interesting. These maps can be found on purses, shirts, coffee mugs, posters, and in books. When you look closely at these maps, you’ll realize the research that… Read More ›
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Get Ready for the Christmas Bird Count with These Books
The first Audubon Christmas Bird Count took place 119 years ago. The purpose of the event was to save birds from a hunting tradition. Hunters would gather on Christmas day to shoot as many birds as they could. The person… Read More ›
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Improve Visual Literacy Skills with Picture Books
Visual literacy is the ability to gather meaning from an image. It’s the practice of asking questions about what we see and why it matters. Giving learners opportunities to look closely at images will sharpen their critical thinking skills. Picture… Read More ›
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Engage Readers with the Whole Book Approach
The Whole Book Approach is a read-aloud model that engages learners to gather clues from illustrations. Readers become active participants as they look closely at the artwork from cover to cover. This model is important because learners use their schema… Read More ›
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Summer Children’s Literature Institute at Simmons University: Make Way for Diverse Books
The Summer Children’s Literature Institute is a four-day symposium with outstanding authors, illustrators, editors, and publishers. The institute is held at Simmons University. Esteemed faculty and enthusiastic students do an incredible job running this remarkable event. This year, the theme… Read More ›
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Do You Need Lesson Ideas to Make Global Connections? Try These!
Take a look outside your window. What do you see? Imagine the views from windows around the world. How is the landscape different? How is it the same? Author Linda Ashman transports readers to different parts of the world with her… Read More ›
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Geography–A Collaborative Opportunity
Do you remember learning about geography when you were in grade school? I do! My teacher sent me to the school library with a blank map. I found an atlas, flipped through the pages, and located the map I needed…. Read More ›
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Books That Can Make a Difference
Think of a book that compelled you to make a difference. Some may say A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park urged them to act. This story is about a remarkable young man named Salva. He was one of… Read More ›