Read the same books, collaborate with other schools around the world, and get a platform and questions provided FREE just for the love of literature!
An absolutely FREE internet reading incentive program based on a list of 100 great books per year (20 lower primary, 30 upper primary, 30 middle school, and 20 high school) using international authors, settings, and themes to broaden students' horizons everywhere there is an internet connection. This page is dedicated to those brave schools with teachers and students willing to cross boundaries both real and imagined in an attempt to understand each other on a deeper level.
19/10/2017
"Long time, no see," so the saying goes. Here is a very neat article on organizing books: http://lithub.com/the-definitive-way-to-organize-your-books-an-illustrated-guide/ Enjoy!
The Definitive Way to Organize Your Books: An Illustrated Guide Tom Gauld has some very good ideas about how to organize a reading life, from home library to bookstore. __________________________________ From Baking With Kafka by Tom Gauld, courtesy of Drawn &a…
23/12/2016
So apropos for this Christmas.....And certainly a hope for the New Year!
03/06/2016
What a tremendous article: http://www.slj.com/2016/05/feature-articles/an-open-letter-to-boes-everywhere/
An Open Letter to School Boards Everywhere School libraries are popping up that are fully, even lavishly, equipped, save for one thing: a certified school librarian. Here, one New Jersey librarian explains why that can never work. Ever.
16/05/2016
Not an ad! Is there anyone experienced or at minimum familiar with this programme? http://www.greatbookssummer.com/
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14/04/2016
As the school year comes into the last quarter thoughts in the library may run something along these lines.....
14/01/2016
CNN coverage of the Caldecott & Newbery here: http://edition.cnn.com/2016/01/11/living/newbery-caldecott-youth-media-awards-2016-feat/
Best children's books: 2016 Newbery, Caldecott winners - CNN.com Your guide to the best children's and young adult literature for 2016 is here. See the winners of the Newbery, Caldecott and other children's book awards.
14/01/2016
Winners for Caldecott and Newbery! http://www.slj.com/2016/01/feature-articles/de-la-penas-last-stop-on-market-street-takes-2016-newbery-blackalls-finding-winnie-wins-caldecott/
De la Pena’s “Last Stop on Market Street” takes 2016 Newbery; Blackall’s “Finding Winnie” Wins... There were cheers, tears, and mouths agape at ALA Midwinter, as Matt de la Peña's
13/01/2016
http://electricliterature.com/david-bowies-100-favorite-books/ Makes one wonder if creativity and reading are linked doesn't it?
David Bowie’s 100 Favorite Books | Electric Literature The world lost one of its greatest cultural figures today, as legendary musician David Bowie passed away at age 69. He died after a battle with cancer. Bowie
24/12/2015
The world of reading, literature, and children everywhere have lost a heroic tireless advocate: http://www.oregonlive.com/beaverton/index.ssf/2015/12/debbie_alvarez.html
Debbie Alvarez, Beaverton school librarian and Battle of the Books booster, dies at 42 Followers of The Styling Librarian blog and social media feeds mourn her passing.
25/05/2015
A few of those successful one-offs that have left so many, often permanently, wanting more at http://offtheshelf.com/2015/04/harper-lee-and-the-one-book-wonder-phenomenon/
Harper Lee and the One-Book Wonder Phenomenon Harper Lee and the One-Book Wonder Phenomenon By Off the Shelf Staff | Thursday, April 09, 2015|Print This Post The whole reading public is about to be gifted with something we never thought we’d see: a new Harper Lee novel. And so we got to thinking: What other one-book wonders left us desperately…
Just posted: the 25 top TED talks for Librarians at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hong-Kong-Library-Association/1419527951592208 Worthy of about a month of drip feed CPD!
Friends of Hong Kong Library Association The Hong Kong Library Association has proudly served the cause of librarianship in Hong Kong since 1958. Comprising active members from all walks of life, we work to promote librarianship, offer opportunities for professional growth and networking.
06/01/2015
On the heels of reflective reading providing evidence of a 'growth mindset' below pops up this news report describing the 'slow reading' movement that is taking the world by storm. It appears to be akin to 'deep reading.' There is hope yet at: http://www.620wtmj.com/news/local/Slow-reading-craze-is-catching-on-287478411.html
'Slow reading' craze is catching on - 620 WTMJ - Milwaukee's Source for Local News and Weather You probably know about the slow eating craze--where you not only slow down to enjoy your food, but you connect with the origins of an item. Now, there's a group of people who think we read too fast as well.
