…changing the world, one reader at a time.
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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Insta Review gives you a new book recommendation in under a minute. Go ahead, time it! View this post on Instagram Ever wondered how Peter Pan became Peter Pan? How can he fly? How he got to Never Land? Who were the Lost Boys before they were lost? I hadn’t either, but now that I’ve finished […]
Read MoreYou probably shouldn’t ask your reader about the Library Secret Service. Because even if they did know about the LSS, which they totally don’t, they couldn’t tell you. And even if you wanted to know about the LSS’s Very Important Guidelines for keeping library books safe, they would be sworn to secrecy. And by the […]
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Looking for something new to read? Eager to spend some extra time with your youngster after school before you start your evening activities? Looking for a place to share stories with friends and neighbors? I hope so – because I’m so excited to be sharing this news with you: The library will now be open […]
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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 Fans of cult classic The Perks of Being a Wallflower will love Ann Dee Ellis’ This is What I Did. The similarity between the two novels runs deep – the innocence and social ignorance of […]
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Mr. Passmore and I are helping our reading detectives to search for clues and ask BIG questions. 🔎 Each question helps us change the way we talk about books, which makes us better readers and strengthens our reading community. Today we heard some really intriguing book recommendations using this sentence starter. Ask your sixth grader […]
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I know it’s temping, but do NOT bring your dragon to the library! I love using this silly read aloud to keep library rules and expectations fun and interesting. My classes love the repetition and I love that characters of diverse colors, sizes, and abilities send the message that libraries are warm and welcoming spaces for […]
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