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One Step at a Time | Beginning Readers
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A Robust Crop of Summer and Fall Titles| Elementary Picture Books
Bram, Elizabeth. Rufus the Writer. illus. by Chuck Groenink. 40p. ebook available. Random/Schwartz & Wade. Jul. 2015. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780385378536; lib. ed. $20.99. ISBN 9780385378543. LC...
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Spine-Chilling Whodunits for Summer Reading | Adult Books 4 Teens
Welcome to the new home of Adult Books 4 Teens (AB4T)! For the last five years, this column has run as a blog on School Library Journal’s website, where it was designed to replace SLJ’s print column...
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ALA and ISTE: How Best to Plan, Learn, Network, Party, and Follow Up
Illustration by Richard Faust/ lindgrensmith.com Tips and Tricks for your Visit to ALA & ISTE The June countdown is here. The American Library Association (ALA) brings its annual event to San...
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Skokie Library Tackles Race
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White greets a young audience member during a Voices of Race event at the Skokie Public Library, IL. All photographs by Max Herman. Talking Points On a sunny Friday...
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Mariella Mystery, Zombie Hamsters, and Magic | Series Update
Bach, Shelby. Of Enemies and Endings. 400p. (The Ever Afters: Bk. 4). ebook available. S. & S. Jun. 2015. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781442497870. Gr 4-7– The Ever After School is where students train to...
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Batgirl and Friends; “The Scarlet Letter” Manga | YA Graphic Novels
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A “Les Miz” Reboot, Diverse Sci-Fi, and Steampunk NYC | Middle School YA
Carey, Edward. Foulsham. 336p. (The Iremonger Trilogy: Bk. 2). Overlook. Jul. 2015. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781468309546. Gr 6-9 –In this sequel to Heap House (Overlook, 2014), the tides of the Heap have...
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Feminist Western, Hollywood Spy Caper, and LGBTQ Greek Myth | High School YA
Hunt, Leo. 13 Days of Midnight. 336p. Candlewick. Aug. 2015. Tr $13. ISBN 9780763678654. Gr 9 Up –Luke Manchett lives in a small town in northeast England where his life consists mainly of rugby;...
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A Wise Vole, a Powerful Hurricane Katrina Tale, & Well-Crafted Dystopian...
McGhee, Alison. Firefly Hollow. illus. by Christopher Denise. 304p. S. & S./Atheneum. Aug. 2015. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781442423367. LC 2013004705. Gr 3-5 –The denizens of Firefly Hollow deal with...
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Manga 101
Illustrations by Mako Fufu. Essential Manga Reading Reading your first graphic novel means getting used to looking at words and pictures in tandem. You feel a story flow differently as your eyes and...
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Innovating on Impact: Good School Libraries Bring Stronger Learning | Editorial
I have a soft spot in my library-loving heart for the teacher-librarians of Washington State, a tenderness inspired by deep respect for their tireless efforts and seemingly endless creativity. They...
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Winston Churchill, Snow White, and the Alphabet | App Reviews
Think Like Churchill (Touch Press) ©Jaime Huxable Metamorphabet. Patrick Smith. Vectorpark. illus. by the author. 2015. iOS, requires 7.0 or later. Version 1.03. $3.99. PreS-Gr 2–Fluid animation...
View ArticleBuilding Belief in Libraries | Pivot Points
For as long as I can recall, I have been an advocate for school libraries and librarians. In the last several years, opportunities have emerged to extend that advocacy to state, regional, and national...
View ArticleWhen Colleagues Need Clarification About Restricting Books | Scales on...
As a K−6 elementary school librarian, I frequently hear other librarians debate the question: What grade level do you let borrow the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” (Abrams) and “Captain Underpants”...
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Guides to Nutrition, Math, and Careers | Reference Reviews
Barnes-Svarney, Patricia & Thomas E. Svarney. The Handy Nutrition Answer Book. 400p. appendix. bibliog. glossary. illus. index. photos. Visible Ink. 2015. Tr $21.95. ISBN 9781578594849; ebk. ISBN...
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Beasts of Lore: Dragons | Focus On
Beowulf’s fiery nemesis, Tolkien’s dwarf-munching Smaug, the sinuous creatures of Chinese folklore—throughout literary history, dragons have captured the imagination as worthy foes and wise ancients....
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The Books of Summer | Listen In | June 2015
Summer is the ideal time for audiobooks. With a break from classes, July and August allow time for relaxing when students can plug in their earbuds and choose their own reading. From our personal and...
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Style and Substance: Cavendish Square Digital | Reference Online
Featuring new updates to existing databases and a brand-new addition (It’s My State), Cavendish Square Digital provides useful material in a clean, clear format. Cavendish Square Digital Grade level...
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SLJ’s Starred Reviews | June 2015
Picture Books BRAM, Elizabeth. Rufus the Writer. illus. by Chuck Groenink. Random/Schwartz & Wade. Jul. 2015. DESBORDES, Astrid. Edmond, the Moonlit Party. illus. by Marc Boutavant. Enchanted...
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