…changing the world, one reader at a time.
How do you talk to a middle schooler about censorship? It’s a great question, and I’m not sure that I have all the right answers. But I do know for sure that, as their brains develop at this critical age, the conversation needs to begin. As tweens are curiously studying the world around them and […]
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Insta Review gives you a new book recommendation in under a minute. Go ahead, time it! View this post on Instagram If you ever forget how messy and complicated humans are, just check in with author Jandy Nelson; she’s got you covered. We meet Lennon (Lennie) one month after the sudden death of her sister, Bailey. […]
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“Why do we always have to keep our eyes on the speaker?” A second grade student asked me today. I had a snippy “Because it’s respectful” response all cued up, eye on my watch, counting down the minutes I had left to finish my lesson… but then I stopped. I sat. I said, “That’s a […]
Read MoreBrand new intern crossing! 🚸 Every morning this week, the Heads of the Library Intern program are training new interns in critical library skills before their work shifts start next week. This morning’s trainings included station rotations for hands-on practice with circulation, cart organization, and shelving. I’m kind of wishing I could clone them!
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Have you heard about Banned Books Week? Started originally in 1982, the week seems to grow in popularity (and in viral advertising) each year! Here’s a quick summary, from the American Library Association’s Office of Intellectual Freedom: Banned Books Week 2018 is September 23-29. It brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Information literacy Quest goes old school today, reads newspaper! 🤓📰 We asked students: Have you ever read the newspaper before? What do you notice? What do you wonder? Newspaper jokes and puns abound!
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What makes reading so much fun vs. not so fun? As students get to know themselves as readers, they learn about more than just their likes and dislikes. Knowing what makes reading great (A cozy spot! A book you chose yourself! Sharing with someone you love!) and what makes it…less than great (loud noises! Stinky […]
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Kids have BIG questions, and stories are an amazing way to explore the world together. 3rd graders are using their FABLab time to learn more about the homeless, and what they can do to make a difference. Check out their amazing, empathetic questions! I love that our school is a safe place to ask questions […]
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WHO: 5th and 6th grade readers who choose to participate. Fans of all things spooky, creepy, and Halloween-y are sure to love the preview and the cover – but readers who are drawn to warm, loving characters, humor, and stories about communities coming together are sure to love the Newbery Medal-winning story inside, too! WHAT: A Halloween […]
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After almost four straight weeks of intense work, the heads of the Library Intern Program have interviewed all 28 new intern applicants, compiled their information, and started the behind the scenes work that goes into creating the schedule. Later this week, we’ll meet so that they can put the finishing touches on their training plans. […]
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