Sunday, November 26, 2017

Mysteries for young readers: perfect for young sleuths (ages 6-9)

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It might be long nights or drizzly days, but winter strikes me as a perfect time to seek out a mystery. Young readers love solving the crime...
Friday, November 17, 2017

thinking about the movie WONDER & the portrayal of disability

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I have not seen the movie adaptation of Wonder  yet (release date is Friday 11/17), but I know that many many of our students will see this ...
Tuesday, November 14, 2017

#Road2Reading suggestions for beginning readers & chapter books (ages 6-9)

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Our panel discussion at AASL was fascinating. As Fran Manushkin noted, series provide her with friends for life as a young reader. She love...
Saturday, November 11, 2017

Reading on my own! Beginning reader series @AASL17 (ages 6-9)

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Today I’m moderating a panel: Reading On My Own! Beginning Reader Series . We will talk with Megan McDonald (Judy Moody), Fran Manushkin (Ka...
Tuesday, November 7, 2017

#AASL17: School librarians leading, teaching and learning together

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This week, school librarians from across the US are coming to Phoenix for the National Conference of the Association of American School Libr...
Monday, November 6, 2017

The People Shall Continue, by Simon J. Ortiz -- powerful poetic celebration of the struggles of Native Americans (ages 9-12)

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In honor of Native American Heritage Month , I am especially looking forward to sharing The People Shall Continue with our students. This p...