to nominate your colleagues for Library Journal’s Moves & Shakers. Come on, let’s inundate them with wonderful stories about the great work that school, children’s, and young adult librarians are doing. For a nomination form, go here.
Jan Schrock knows a thing or two about giving. As the daughter of Dan West, founder of the charity Heifer International, she was surrounded by generosity all the time. In her first children’s book, Give a Goat (Tilbury, 2008), Schrock tells the true story of a fifth-grade class in Maine that learns they can make a difference by carrying out Heifer’s mission: to stop poverty and world hunger by giving the gift of livestock and training.
This is your first children’s book. Was it always something you planned to do? I’ve always wanted to. I’m a retired teacher myself. I think it’s just great to give children inspiring books. They thrill me. more » » »
In her tweet this morning, Judy O'Connell pointed to an impressive collection of free Web tutorials. Teacher Training Videos, created by Russell Tannard (using Camtasia screen captur...
You guys are fairly familiar with the drill on these right? Publisher invites librarians to brunch. Librarians eat food. Librarians listen to roster of upcoming books. Libraria...
Jake Maddox. Author, book character, or series name for Stone Arch Books? As a cataloger, watching these books come in and out nonstop can be frustrating. You sit there wanting to tweak the recor...
It's way more fun when you have a non-fiction title or two to discuss at the Mock Newbery. Because remember, non-fiction is, of course, eligible for the award. Last year's winner, in ...
Holiday House has reissued Betsy Byars’s beloved novels about the endearing, often-quirky Blossom Family with delightful new cover artwork and a consistent, fresh-looking series design. Beginning with The Not-Just-Anybody Family, originally published by Delacorte Press in 1986, and culminating with the critically acclaimed Wanted…Mud Blossom (1991), the volumes are numbered sequentially for an easy reading experience and include discussion questions and brief, book-specific interviews with the author. more » » »
The most recent survey report from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service indicated that in 2006, 12.5 million people aged 16 and older enjoyed hunting a variety of animals within the United States. While many hunt for sport, others do it to supplement commercial food sources. The National Rifle Association offers a variety of hunter education programs for youth, as do many state wildlife agencies and the Boy Scouts of America. If hunting is a popular activity in your region, think about featuring magazines such as Field & Stream, Hunting Illustrated, and Petersen’s Hunting to pique reluctant reader interest.
For every 150 patrons at your public library, chances are that one has autism—and most librarians don’t have the experience to deal with them. That’s why the Scotch Plains Public Library and the Fanwood Memorial Library, both in New Jersey, produced a customer-service training video for its staffers to better serve those with autism and their families.
The video focuses on what librarians need to know about autism spectrum disorder and offers specific techniques on how to be more inclusive and comprehensive when interacting with this growing, yet underserved, population. more » » »
It’s not all about work—sometimes it’s about play. Organic yogurt maker Stonyfield Farm is teaming with the nonprofit organization KaBOOM! to bring play back into the lives of children.
As part of the Stonyfield KaBOOM! Double Play Program, a winner will receive a $50,000 grant to build or improve a playground, skate park, basketball court, sports field, or other type of playspace. The winner will then help select a second $50,000 grant recipient from a list of KaBOOM! applicants, based on its financial need. more » » »
This site contains a wealth of games, online videos, and activities for preschoolers—amazingly, every weekday there’s a new “playlist” for kids and parents to explore together. Be sure to show parents the “My Street” feature, where they can save their preschooler's favorite activities and create a unique play/learn area for their child. One of the features parents will surely like (and that you can use in your library) is “PlaySafe.” Just click on the icon so that toddlers can’t navigate away from the page you've selected for them. Click on “Sesame Playlists” at the top of the page to browse playlists by theme, character, or subject—or you and a preschooler can create a totally custom list of fun things to do and
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