Over 20,000 librarians and supporters attended the American Library Association conference in New Orleans June 23-26. Several sessions informed teacher librarians. ALA’s Research and Statistics Committee created a research agenda, which can guide IASL research efforts. The four priorities include: measuring the library’s impact; strengthening the library’s adaptive responses to change; supporting diversity, equity and […]
Read moreBeginning in 2006 USBBY has selected an honor list of international books for young people. The USBBY Outstanding International Books List is published each year in the February issue of School Library Journal and as a bookmark. http://usbby.org/list_oibl.html
Read moreThe International Literacy Association has developed new reading lists: https://www.literacyworldwide.org/get-resources/reading-lists?utm_source=TW-05012018&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ThisWeek&utm_content=Story-1
Read morehttp://projectliteracy.com/ is a global campaign founded and convened by Pearson, publishing company. The aim is to bring the power of words to the world, by building partnerships and driving action. Here is a sampling of their ad campaign: http://www.adsoftheworld.com/media/print/project_literacy_daunting_world_bills
Read moreVery cool video booktalking by one of my school librarian grads. Great model! Share wildly! https://youtu.be/Xiq4wg9ka_s Lesley Farmer
Read moreThe Library of Congress is calling for applications to be selected to receive one of their prestigious Literacy awards. The deadline is April 30. The Library’s mission is to provide Congress, the federal government and the American people with a rich, diverse and enduring source of knowledge that can be relied upon to support their […]
Read moreLiteracy educators, librarians, and children’s literature enthusiasts: Experience our first-ever Children’s Literature Day at ILA 2018 on Monday, July 23! Be one of only 560 attendees who will have access to: More than 40 children’s authors, including keynotes from Marley Dias, Colby Sharp, and Kwame Alexander A selection of deep-dive author panels with award-winning writers […]
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