A community for teacher-librarians and other educators
All Blog Posts (679)
White House Petition
The National Forum on Information Literacy recently submitted to the White House's We The People petition website a petition on the critical importance of information and digital literacy training for our students and our workers in the 21st century.
We need 25,000 signatures by February 13, 2013 supporting the petition in order for the White House to submit an official response.
We would certainly appreciate your support on this initiative...Will you sign it? Please visit…
ContinueAdded by Dr. Lana W. Jackman on January 14, 2013 at 4:52pm — No Comments
Support for teacher librarians
The teacher librarians in our district are starting a school library support/advocacy group. While researching other groups on the web I noticed something. Most of the groups discuss ways to strengthen the library collection, sponsor events, etc., but they didn't talk about advocating for adequate teacher librarian staffing. Is there any information available on successful strategies that have been used to persuade administrators to restore teacher librarian positions?
Added by Janelle Grammens on January 3, 2013 at 11:14am — 2 Comments
I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced by Nujood Ali
I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced by Nujood Ali
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Nujood’s story was appalling because it brings…
Added by bj neary on December 26, 2012 at 10:49am — No Comments
The Diviners by Libba Bray
The Diviners by Libba Bray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Libba Bray’s The Diviners was thrilling to read; I did not want to rip myself away from the 1920s world Bray…
Added by bj neary on December 26, 2012 at 10:34am — No Comments
Seconds Away by Harlan Coben
Seconds Away by Harlan Coben
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The 2nd Mickey Bolitar book is a fast-paced mystery involving the shooting of Mickey's new romantic…
Added by bj neary on December 20, 2012 at 8:40pm — No Comments
Ask the Passengers by AS King
Ask The Passengers by A.S. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
King has scored such a success with Astrid Jones, she has the indomitable spirit, but she…
Added by bj neary on December 20, 2012 at 8:36pm — No Comments
Wonder by RJ Palacio
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wonder is a must read for all! Auggie is a 5th grader who has been home schooled and is now going to enter middle…
Added by bj neary on December 20, 2012 at 8:33pm — No Comments
October Mourning by Leslea Newman
October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard by Lesléa Newman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I want to thank Lauren Strohecker for this wonderful gift…
Added by bj neary on December 20, 2012 at 8:30pm — No Comments
Delirium by Lauren Oliver
Delirium by Lauren Oliver
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow, I really liked this novel, my only complaint is that I have been so busy I had to read it in increments and…
Added by bj neary on December 20, 2012 at 8:27pm — No Comments
The Letter Q
The Letter Q: Queer Writers' Notes to their Younger Selves by Sarah Moon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The compilation of writers and their notes to themselves in…
Added by bj neary on December 20, 2012 at 8:23pm — No Comments
Anya's Ghost by Vera Brosgol
Anya's Ghost by Vera Brosgol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Vera Brosgol has penned a great graphic novel dealing with self-esteem, friendship, family, and…
Added by bj neary on December 20, 2012 at 8:19pm — No Comments
WonderStruck by Brian Selznick
Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is another visual delight, part pictures beautifully drawn by Brian Selznick and part…
Added by bj neary on December 20, 2012 at 8:13pm — No Comments
The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen
The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book rightly deserved the Schneider Family Book Award which honors…
Added by bj neary on November 14, 2012 at 7:36pm — No Comments
Climbing the Stairs by Padma Venkatraman
Climbing the Stairs by Padma Venkatraman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Vidya is an Indian girl in the 1940's with a close knit family. Vidya's…
Added by bj neary on November 14, 2012 at 7:31pm — No Comments
Chopsticks by Jessica Anthony
Chopsticks by Jessica Anthony
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This wonderfully visual book could be a picture book and by using photographs, text messages,…
Added by bj neary on November 14, 2012 at 7:30pm — No Comments
This Is Not a Test by Courtney Summers
This is Not a Test by Courtney Summers
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I really love author Courtney Summers but I just don't love zombie books.…
Added by bj neary on September 23, 2012 at 7:14pm — No Comments
Wither by Lauren DeStefano
Wither by Lauren DeStefano
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I liked this book and really felt like I was withering along with all the other "brides" of Linden. Imagine a…
Added by bj neary on September 23, 2012 at 7:11pm — No Comments
Every Day by David Levithan
Every Day by David Levithan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow, I just really loved this book, A. and Rhiannon, and the many other people A is each day. But I was…
Added by bj neary on September 23, 2012 at 7:07pm — No Comments
Irises by Francisco X. Stork
Irises by Francisco X. Stork
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I just love Francisco Stork's style of writing and this 3rd book was moving, difficult, and you so want…
Added by bj neary on September 23, 2012 at 7:02pm — No Comments
White Cat (Curseworkers #1) by Holly Black
White Cat by Holly Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Since I really enjoyed the Tithe Series, I knew I was going to love this first book in the Curse Workers series!…
Added by bj neary on September 23, 2012 at 6:52pm — No Comments
Featured Blog Posts
Latest Blog Posts
- When Crickets Cry by Charles Martin
- Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Coast by Cheryl Strayed
- Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different by Karen Blumenthal
- Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver
- Librarians won't die
- There is a rural library in my heart
- Virtual Students Fairs : for USA College Application
Most Popular Blog Posts
Blog Topics by Tags
Monthly Archives
2013
2012
- December (10)
- November (3)
- September (8)
- August (8)
- July (16)
- June (3)
- May (8)
- April (13)
- March (9)
- February (2)
- January (4)
2011
- December (7)
- November (6)
- October (13)
- September (6)
- August (16)
- July (15)
- June (4)
- May (1)
- April (2)
- March (5)
- February (13)
- January (2)
2010
- December (4)
- November (8)
- October (4)
- September (4)
- August (3)
- July (4)
- June (6)
- May (7)
- April (4)
- March (12)
- February (16)
- January (20)
2009
- December (17)
- November (27)
- October (14)
- September (10)
- August (11)
- July (9)
- June (11)
- May (14)
- April (20)
- March (42)
- February (17)
- January (23)
2008
- December (3)
- November (6)
- October (9)
- September (7)
- August (8)
- July (5)
- June (7)
- May (5)
- April (3)
- March (6)
- February (8)
- January (18)
2007
PLN News!
Mightybell is a new platform for curation and conversation.
Let's test drive it.I've set up a TLChat space. Stop in and play. Add your favorite resources. Invite friends. Post questions. Start chats. I'd be happy to make any TL who asks a host. (Joyce)
TL Scoop.its
Teacher Librarians of the 21st Century Curated by Mrs. N Ideas and Resources for the 21st Century Teacher Librarian
Libraries as Sites of Enchantment, Participatory Culture, and Learning Curated by Buffy J. Hamilton Ideas and resources to develop the concept of libraries as sites of participatory culture and learning
Personal Learning Networks for Librarians Curated by Donna Watt
Staying ahead of the game, managing your own professional development, joining the dots
SchoolLibrariesTeacherLibrarians Curated by Joyce Valenza News for teacher librarians
What is a teacher librarian? Curated by Tania Sheko Defining the role of teacher librarians for those who think we just look after books
Teacher librarians and transliteracy Curated by Sue Krust Explore the evolving role of the teacher librarian
Teacher-Librarian Curated by Librarian@HOPE Best sites and resources on the web for teacher-librarians
ResearChameleon on School Libraries Curated by Kathy Malatesta Teaching, mentoring & leading in today’s school libraries
Student Learning through School Libraries Curated by lyn_hay Building evidence of impact through research and professional practice
SCIS Curated by SCIS News and resources about school libraries
Educational Technology and Libraries Curated by Kim Tairi In libraries we teach, we learn and many of us are early adopters of technology. This is your scoop on those things.
21st Century Libraries Curated by Dr. Steve Matthews all things 21st Century library related
Join our Diigo Group! VIsit TL Daily!
Teacher Librarians Diigo group!
Lots of great sharing.
Feed link: http://groups.diigo.com/group/teacher_librarians/rss
Mansfield University Scholarship Program – Begin in January 2012
In an ongoing effort to recruit a new generation of school library leaders, Mansfield University recently received a fifth Institute of Library and Museum Services (IMLS) grant to fund scholarships for its totally online School Library & Information Technologies Master of Education degree program with school library certification. If you know of an educator or non-certified librarian seeking school library certification, please pass along the news that we are still accepting applications for the spring 2012 semester.
The Master of Education program, ideally suited for working educators
with no time to drive to a university, offers a convenient and effective path to school library certification. For detailed information and contacts please refer to the Fulfilling the Promise homepage, at http://libweb.mansfield.edu/promise/, or contact Cynthia Keller, Department Chair ckeller@mansfield.edu
Events
#tlchat: #tlchat your tweets!
Birthdays
Birthdays Today
© 2013 Created by Joyce Valenza.
Powered by
