World Read Aloud Day is an annual event where people all over the world read aloud as a way to advocate for literacy. This event is run by a nonprofit organization called LitWorld. Their mission is to provide reading and writing opportunities… Read More ›
Global Citizenship
Bringing the World into Your Library
In this fantastic session at AASL 2015, Matthew Winner and Eileen Gardner shared their secrets for utilizing Skype and other video conferencing tools to connect your students with the world. They collectively drew on their experience with many successful author visits,… Read More ›
A Fine Catch: Lobsters @ the Library
THE PLANNING APPROACH When I (jmf) was in a teacher preparation program and in library school, I planned my lessons around the best-of-the-best books. The books were the central feature of my lessons, and this approach helped my knowledge of… Read More ›