Teaching Teachers the Value of the Graphic Novel
By: Julia Bannon | May 15, 2019 |
“Graphic Novels are just superhero comic books.” “They’re not even real reading.” School librarians hear these types of comments every day. So, how do you explain that Graphic Novels are a valuable part of the reading landscape and that they teach comprehension and literacy? Find out.
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Recap: Norfolk PD Event/Revitalizing Research
By: Deborah B. Ford | August 25, 2016 | Shelf Life
I just got back from spending a morning with the media specialists in Norfolk, VA. Under the new direction of Valerie Ford, these media specialists had a very full day of professional development. I led off the morning with my keynote, Revitalizing Research in a Google-Driven World. If I could boil it down to a few pointers, this is what I would say. Read More