There are many outlets for librarians to connect with and support one another. Below are just a few that help me in my school library practice. Citywide Consortium of Librarians My hometown has seven school districts. Within those districts there… Read More ›
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Read Across America in the Middle School
Read Across America is an annual event that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of children’s author Dr. Seuss. Most elementary schools celebrate in a variety of ways, including: Allowing students to… Read More ›
Not Your Traditional Book Club
Book clubs have been a staple in school libraries for years. Usually the same few students show up each time, because they genuinely love books. While every school librarian is pleased that they attend, it would be nice to add… Read More ›
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 ›