Carly Okyle
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2014 School Librarian of the Year Finalist Andy Plemmons: Expecting the Miraculous
The Georgia library media specialist seeks to support not just his students but the community.
Show Me a Sign, Baby! Preverbal Kids and Sign Language
Baby sign language improves preverbal communication—and it's a fun way to bond with children.
Barbershops Give Kids Free Cuts if They Read Aloud
From the Midwest to Texas, hair stylists are handing kids books and offering to give them haircuts free of charge...if they read aloud while getting their trims.
A Robot "Teaches" Social Emotional Learning to Kids With Autism
Milo the robot help kids on the autism spectrum learn skills including self-management and social awareness.
ILA Report: Digital Literacy Is Hot; Access to Books and Content Is Not
The International Literacy Association's What’s Hot in Literacy report shows that what's trendy to talk about is not always the same as what’s most important to discuss.
Three School Library-Based Summer Learning Programs
Check out these different models for school librarian-led summer learning initiatives, with or without grants and public library partners.
Portrait Lost for Generations Could Be in a School
A large, famous painting of George Washington with a mysterious history may have wound up hanging in a school.
Almost Adult, With Autism
From teaching social skills to offering internships, libraries provide support.
"Comics Connector" Finds Comics Professionals for School Visits
Launched by the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, the Comics Connector features a growing list of comics professionals state by state, as well as in Canada, along with their contact information.