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April 04, 2018
You’ve heard it all before:
- I just don’t like reading
- I get bored and can’t finish a book
- I’ve got too much reading for school now
- If the book doesn’t grab me in the first couple of pages, I’m over it
- I’ve got soccer practice, and piano lessons, and chores to do. Who’s got time to read a book?
- Can’t I just watch the movie?
But I’ve got proof that there are kids who love to read, and kids who just haven’t found the right book. This school year, my fourth in middle school, has turned into a powerhouse year for author visits, reading, and talking about books. What started out with a highly anticipated (involving months of preparation) visit by reading and writing rock star, Jason Reynolds, morphed into a year of eight other authors coming to my school. I can tell you in another post how to make something similar happen, but for now, let me tell you how it engaged reluctant readers in ways I’ve never seen happen before, and how you can tap into the same kind of energy right now.
First, let...
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April 02, 2018
As you may know, JLG is recognized for selecting the best books and placing them in your hands for your readers. However, what many of us are unfamiliar with is the process behind picking these amazing, potentially award-winning titles. I sat down with Liz Gavril, executive editor at JLG, to learn more about the secretive world of picking books.
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February 26, 2018
“Nevertheless, She Persisted: Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination Against Women” is the 2018 Theme for National Women’s History Month.
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February 26, 2018
I sat down with Columbus mom blogger Julie Miller to uncover what type of library programs attract parents, discuss social media tips, and learn how to promote to bloggers. Julie is a Wooster, Ohio native, who started her career in the library world, working summers at the Wayne County Library while in college. Julie started her blog What Should We Do Today? after becoming a full-time stay at home mom, and has been featured on NBC News 4, Columbus Moms Blog, and CAP4KIDS.
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February 25, 2018
Many webcasts are at 3:00PM when I’m teaching. What can I do so that I don’t miss them?
