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Curate and Include Lessons That Honor Jacqueline Woodson
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 ›
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Let’s Talk about the New Standards
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 ›
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No Money for Books? Start a Birthday Book Club!
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 ›
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Primary Source Pairings with Award-Winning Books
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 ›
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Resources to Help Children Build Empathy
This hurricane season has been devastating. Many children are without power and water, and others are recovering from severe flooding. This is worrisome not only for the families living through this trauma but also for the children who are watching… Read More ›
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Hurricane Season: Making Connections with Picture Books and Resources
Most of us watched the destruction of the latest hurricanes on news feeds. Others had to endure the devastation first hand. It may be difficult for children who never experienced extreme weather conditions to make connections with hurricane victims and empathize… Read More ›
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Maker Meetup 2017
Are you looking for makerspace ideas to try in your library? Barbara Johnson, the library media specialist at Jack Jackter Elementary School in Colchester, CT, facilitated her annual Maker Meetup to give school librarians time to learn and share maker… Read More ›
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Science Activities to Try Next Year
Are you looking for compelling science activities to try in your library? If so, take a look at the resources and tips below for inspiration! Science in the Library AnnMarie Hurtado, the Youth Services Librarian for Central Library in Pasadena,… Read More ›
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Citizen Scientists: Resources to Find the Perfect Project
Imagine being part of a research community where citizen scientists read World War I journals. Or how about joining environmentalists who tag pictures of garbage found along the seashore? What about sharing your photos of birds from your backyard with… Read More ›
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Grants for Difference Makers
If you received a $500 grant to make a difference in your community, what would you do with the money? This is a thought-provoking question to ask your students. Tyler Bergquist, a second-grade student at Colchester Elementary School in Connecticut,… Read More ›