A School Librarian Sharing Books & #ClassroomBookADay
The Why As I was walking out from my job interview at my new school last spring, I saw a huge display on the library wall: March Book Madness. I learned it was a whole school event. And I have been seeing more and more librarians and teachers doing versions of March Book Madness over the years. Back in 2013,… Read More
I know a lot of educators have used the Read Across the Diverse Regions of America slides I’ve shared the last two years with video links, but it is getting more difficult to find read aloud videos that honor copyright laws and fit the parameters of regions and diversity I am looking for. So, for 2023, I am recommending titles… Read More
I was honored to be asked to be a Spotlight Speaker at the WEMTA Conference (Wisconsin Educational Media & Technology Association) this year. One of my sessions today was booktalking / recommending 164 picture books in 60 minutes. I didn’t quite get to all of the slides (which is what I figured would happen!), but I did get to talk… Read More
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) that recognizes the histories, cultures, contributions, and influence of Hispanic Americans in the United States, I put together a set of slides with 20 Hispanic authors and/or illustrators I’ll be adding to each week. You could highlight a new creator and their books each day this month or… Read More
One of the questions I often get about #ClassroomBookADay is how the teacher can keep track of all the books. One participant suggested using a Google Sheet that populates from a Google Form as a way to easily keep track of cbad books with themes & ideas they support. So I started a very quick, basic Google Form you can… Read More
Weeding Steps in a New-to-You School Library (or a not so new but hasn’t had a good weed in awhile library) Many would say not to weed until you’ve seen students using the collection. While I understand the basis of that advice, now taking over a 3rd library, there are a few things that I know can be done before… Read More
In light of the nationwide attempts to implement “Don’t say gay” legislation in many states, this Pride Month hits a little harder for those in the community and those educators and librarians supporting the use of inclusive texts in our schools. Florida’s law prohibits classroom “discussion” and “instruction” about “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” in grades K-3, as well as… Read More
Seven years ago, in a little town in Michigan, before his first picture book was even published, I met Josh Funk at a #nErDcampMI event. Reconnecting yearly at NerdCamp, and bonding over sharing a birth year and love of picture books, it has been a delight to follow Josh’s career. Today, 18 picture books later(!), I am thrilled to host… Read More
