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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 I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced by Nujood Ali

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Nujood’s story was appalling because it brings…

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Added by bj neary on December 26, 2012 at 10:49am — No Comments

The Diviners by Libba Bray

The Diviners (The Diviners, #1) 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…

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Added by bj neary on December 26, 2012 at 10:34am — No Comments

Seconds Away by Harlan Coben

Seconds Away (Mickey Bolitar, #2) 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…

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Added by bj neary on December 20, 2012 at 8:40pm — No Comments

Ask the Passengers by AS King

Ask The Passengers 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…

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Added by bj neary on December 20, 2012 at 8:36pm — No Comments

Wonder by RJ Palacio

Wonder 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…

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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 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…

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Added by bj neary on December 20, 2012 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Delirium by Lauren Oliver

Delirium (Delirium, #1) 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…

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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 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…

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Added by bj neary on December 20, 2012 at 8:23pm — No Comments

Anya's Ghost by Vera Brosgol

Anya's Ghost 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…

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Added by bj neary on December 20, 2012 at 8:19pm — No Comments

WonderStruck by Brian Selznick

Wonderstruck 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…

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Added by bj neary on December 20, 2012 at 8:13pm — No Comments

The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen

The Running Dream The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This book rightly deserved the Schneider Family Book Award which honors…

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Added by bj neary on November 14, 2012 at 7:36pm — No Comments

Climbing the Stairs by Padma Venkatraman

Climbing the Stairs 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…

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Added by bj neary on November 14, 2012 at 7:31pm — No Comments

Chopsticks by Jessica Anthony

 Chopsticks 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,…

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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 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.…

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Added by bj neary on September 23, 2012 at 7:14pm — No Comments

Wither by Lauren DeStefano

Wither (The Chemical Garden, #1) 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…

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Added by bj neary on September 23, 2012 at 7:11pm — No Comments

Every Day by David Levithan

Every Day 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…

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Added by bj neary on September 23, 2012 at 7:07pm — No Comments

Irises by Francisco X. Stork

Irises 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…

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Added by bj neary on September 23, 2012 at 7:02pm — No Comments

White Cat (Curseworkers #1) by Holly Black

White Cat (Curse Workers, #1) 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!…

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Added by bj neary on September 23, 2012 at 6:52pm — No Comments

Celebrate Teachers Today and Every Day

Great teachers are invaluable, yet too often their tireless work goes unnoticed or worse, unappreciated. While teacher appreciation week is in May, why wait to recognize the incredible work of our educators? These individuals dedicate their lives to developing the next generation. They come in early to prepare special lessons and stay late to help tutor struggling students.…

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Added by Rebecca Howard on September 19, 2012 at 9:30pm — No Comments

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