For outstanding science books that bring the subject to life in fun and fresh new ways, check out the latest On the Radar picks.
On the Radar: Top Picks from the Editors at Junior Library Guild: More Outstanding Science Books for Elementary Readers
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News Bites: Resources for Teaching About the Presidential Inauguration
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For educators looking to make the upcoming U.S. presidential inauguration accessible to students, an online conference series launched by the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies offers the perfect solution.
On the Radar: Top Picks from the Editors at Junior Library Guild: Award-Winning Science Books for Elementary Readers
By on December 18, 2012 1 Comment
Looking for great, original science books? Check out the following award-winners for thorough nonfiction that also incorporates art, poetry, and ideas for hands-on experiments.
Boise Librarian Wins SLJ/Scholastic Dav Pilkey Sweepstakes
By on December 11, 2012 1 Comment
Sarah Kelley-Chase, branch manager of the Boise Public Library, won a visit from author Dav PIlkey, a contest sponsored by School Library Journal and awarded by Scholastic.
From Exploring Tolkien’s Symbolic Language to Making Furry Feet, Teachers and Librarians Gear up for ‘The Hobbit’
By on December 11, 2012 1 Comment
As librarians and teachers prepare for the release of the new film “The Hobbit,” they’re incorporating Tolkien-related activities and events into their libraries and classrooms.
Interview: Two-time Caldecott Winner Nonny Hogrogian
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SLJ spoke with illustrator Nonny Hogrogian who discussed her experiences winning her two Caldecott medals.
News Bites: Five Children’s Music Albums Are Nominated for a Grammy
By on December 10, 2012 Leave a Comment
This week’s round up of news bites includes five children’s music albums being nominated for a Grammy Award and libraries and museums coming together to support early learning efforts.
On the Radar: Top Picks from the Editors at Junior Library Guild: Books for a Winter’s Night
By on December 10, 2012 Leave a Comment
As winter approaches, students will enjoy fun wintry tales that include historical fiction, nonfiction, and picture books.
Authors and Illustrators Share Their Holiday Memories with SLJ, Part I
By on December 10, 2012 5 Comments
Authors Liz Levy, Julie Andrews, and Emma Walton Hamilton share their stories of holiday memories and traditions.
News Bites: HarperCollins Debuts New Digital Imprint for Young Adult Short Stories & Novellas
By on December 4, 2012 Leave a Comment
This week’s round up of news bites includes: HarperCollins creates a digital-only imprint for YA Lit; Curious George gets an Ipad series; Enter and win $500 worth of books for your collection from The National Children’s Book and Literacy Alliance; and more.
A Choose-Your-Own-Path ‘Hamlet’ Comic Gets a Huge Boost via Kickstarter
By on December 3, 2012 Leave a Comment
Cartoonist Ryan North launched a Kickstarter campaign in order to finance a choose-your-own-path version of Hamlet that ultimately raised $220,000.
In Sandy’s Wake, Library Systems Help City Keep Students Connected
By on December 3, 2012 1 Comment
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, the New York, Queens, and Brooklyn Public Library have partnered with the city to provide online courses to students displaced from their homes.
On the Radar: Top Picks from the Editors at Junior Library Guild: Great Graphic Novels to Use in Your Common Core Classroom
By on December 3, 2012 1 Comment
These graphic novels that include tales of space travel, American history, and more, will entertain middle grade readers while also satisfying Common Core standards.
Consider the Source: Two Is the Thorniest Number
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In his latest Consider the Source column, Marc Aronson uses the recent presidential election as a jumping off point to discuss the different ways that American history is viewed.
Interview: Harlan Coben on His YA “Mickey Bolitar” Series and More
By on November 29, 2012 Leave a Comment
Best-selling author Harlan Coben is the only mystery writer to have won the Edgar Award, the Shamus Award, and the Anthony Award. Last year, Coben dove into the world of YA with Shelter, the first novel in his “Mickey Bolitar” series (Putnam). SLJ spoke with the Newark, New Jersey-born author about his new teen protagonist and his Jersey roots.
A Tale of Two Apps: Classic Picture Books into Digital
By on November 29, 2012 Leave a Comment
Adapting any children’s classic to a new format is tricky. Purists will scream it’s not the original, others will be delighted to discover a new way to enjoy an old favorite. The good news is, we aren’t being asked to choose between formats.
NCTE’s 700-plus Sessions Deliver on Tech, Lit, and the Common Core
By on November 29, 2012 Leave a Comment
Amid the sparkle of bling and sounds of cha-ching, visitors to Las Vegas, NV, last week caught sight of thousands of educators from around the country wending their way through Metro Golden Mayer Grand complex toward its conference center for the 102nd annual National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) convention November 15-18.
News Bites: “YA for NJ” Auction for Sandy Relief
By on November 28, 2012 Leave a Comment
Check out News Bites for the latest information on what authors are doing to help out victims of Hurricane Sandy, the latest changes at Random House, a literacy campaign for kids in need, and more.
ACLU Files Suit Against Utah School District for Removing Polacco’s ‘In Our Mothers’ House’ from General Circulation
By on November 27, 2012 4 Comments
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Foundation has filed suit against a Utah school district that removed “In Our Mothers’ House,” a picture book about a family with two mothers from school library shelves.
Sandra McLeod Humphrey, Children’s Book Author, Killed in House Fire
By on November 27, 2012 9 Comments
Sandra McLeod Humphrey, 76, an award-winning author of children’s books on character development, was killed in a house fire on November 23.
