This week’s News Bites include info on Samsung’s competitions for teachers and students, 2 new picture book imprints, a new conference about kidlit in the digital age.
Samsung Sponsors Educational Grant & Scholarship Programs | News Bites
By on February 14, 2013 Leave a Comment
News Bites: Apply for Hurricane Sandy Recovery Grants
By on January 8, 2013 Leave a Comment
This week’s round up of news bites includes recovery grants for libraries in Hurricane Sandy’s aftermath, information on free audiobooks for schools, and more.
Common Core Comics
By on November 1, 2012
It’s hard to believe that November is knocking on the door and the school year is well underway. (If it wasn’t for Hurricane Sandy, I’d be thinking about elections, Thanksgiving, and yes… the Winter Holidays!) Of course, what my thoughts are constantly busy with are the buzzwords “Common Core” that are being chirped up and [...]
News Bites: Get Your Students Involved in the Presidential Election with OneVote 2012
By on October 10, 2012 1 Comment
OneVote 2012 is a student mock election held before the national presidential election. Launched by Channel One News, the program gives young people the opportunity to learn about the electoral process and the issues via interactive content as well as the chance to cast their vote for the next president of the United States from October 22–26. Prior to the election, Channel One News will offer news and other special segments to help teens make an informed decisions.
News Bites: Join Candlewick’s ‘We Believe in Picture Books’ Campaign
By on September 4, 2012 Leave a Comment
On August 31, Candlewick launched a yearlong video celebration of picture books in honor of their 20th anniversary. Every day for 365 days, as part of the We Believe in Picture Books campaign, Candlewick will offer a video shot by authors, illustrators, staff, and friends, sharing what picture books mean to them, recommending a favorite story, and more. Librarians and teachers are welcome to post these videos on their own websites to share with students. You can also submit your own video to the publisher in which you informally talk about your favorite picture book, what the format means to you, or why it matters.
