Pairing Picture Books and Primary Sources: Harriet's Ruffled Feathers by Joy McCullough and Romina Galotta

Tom Bober

2022-10-24 09:19 AM

When reading a nonfiction picture book, I often think about how students will connect with it. When reading Harriet's Ruffled Feathers: The Woman Who Saved Millions of Birds by Joy McCullough and Romina Galotta, I saw multiple connections that could... Read More ›

Graphic Novels to Pair with Social Studies Lessons

Jessica Fitzpatrick

2022-10-21 09:00 AM

I am a huge fan of graphic novels, especially when it comes to instruction. As a school librarian, I love finding new ways to collaborate with teachers and one way that teachers love to utilize me is when they ask... Read More ›

Re-imagined Classics for Your High School Library

Margaret Sullivan

2022-10-20 09:00 AM

As I read new young adult books this summer, I noticed a trend of re-imagined classics. While modern-day stories inspired by classics aren't new, I can't remember seeing so many of them at one time. Here are my reviews of... Read More ›

Stranger Library Reading Challenge

Elizabeth Libberton

2022-10-19 09:07 AM

To capitalize on the popularity of the Netflix Series Stranger Things during the Halloween season, I created a Stranger Library Reading Challenge.  A fun and festive way to get students involved in reading at the school library. This challenge asks... Read More ›

Upgrading Library Collections: Selecting books students want to read

Leanne Ellis

2022-10-18 09:00 AM

A big part of my job as a School Library Coordinator in New York City is to support schools in revitalizing neglected library spaces. And, more often than not, the biggest task is to update the library collection. Untouched for... Read More ›