I’m history
It had to happen. Historical Fiction now is being written about events I can remember. *Sigh* 2012 Caudill Nominee, “The Rock and the River” by Kekla Magoon, intimately details the racial unrest I...
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Caudill Connections
I’ve been thinking a lot about the Common Core Standards focus on reading informational text. Like other education professionals, I’ve been preparing to respond and adapt to the changes. And I’ve...
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Turtle in Paradise – Jennifer L. Holm
Jennifer L. Holm brings 1935 alive in a unique setting – Key West Florida. Like the main character, Turtle, this novel is both snappy and sweet. Holm seems to launch many of her novels from old family...
View ArticleSchool libraries in the 21st century
Dr. Douglas B. Reeves of The Leadership and Learning Center gives his position on school libraries in the 21st century: http://www.leadandlearn.com/multimedia-resource-center/video-library Quotes I...
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Touch Blue – Cynthia Lord
“Touch blue and your wish will come true.” Cynthia Lord’s new novel is a wish come true for middle school librarians! Simple and sweet with lots of meat, the narrative explores hosting a foster child....
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Caldecotts and Common Core
Common Core is going to take some adjusting… but I for one am pretty excited about the new emphasis on informational text. Librarians have known for a long time that many, many children prefer reading...
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E-mess
Ownership of e-readers by students in my district went up by a huge percentage following this holiday season. So far my students haven’t asked about e-books from our school library. And, sadly, that...
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Summer projects
I am assuming I am not the only educator who has a list of summer projects at home. I am plowing through mine diligently this year. (Last year’s all consuming project was a daughter’s wedding!) I...
View ArticleGet a move on…
Big challenges in my school district; finances dictate closing an attendance center. Also this year I find myself as the professional Teacher Librarian/Media Specialist in charge of 4 schools with...
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How They Croaked
SLJ reviewed this title for students grade 5-9. And with a subtitle of “the awful ends of the awfully famous” it is right on target in terms of interest. “The sometimes-snarky writing gives the...
View ArticleLibrary Literacy Time
I have not touched this blog in the past two years (except to consult it myself), but with only two years left as a school library media specialist I think I need to again record what I do...
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