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Children’s Librarians, Architects of Dreams | SLJ’s Public Library Think Tank
“The power of books is profound, but power does start in the children’s room. When we connect children with books...we are introducing them to the world,” says Pam Sandlian Smith, director of Colorado’s Anythink Libraries and opening keynote speaker at our first Public Library Leadership Think Tank on Friday. Among the day’s emerging themes: dreaming big, collaboration, innovation, creating community, and believing in the power of kids (and kids’ librarians) to change the world.
Wheels of Change: Up Close with Outreach Librarian Richard Lyda
“We’re bringing services to people who either would not or could not access them otherwise….[it] truly does change lives,” says Library Journal Mover & Shaker Richard Lyda, outreach librarian at Arapahoe Library District in Centennial, CO. In our follow-up interview, Lyda shares with SLJ his strategies for effective community outreach, what’s next for him in his district, and much more.
Joyce Valenza Joins Rutgers SC&I Faculty
Blogger and teacher-librarian Joyce Valenza will join Rutgers University’s School of Communication and Information (SC&I) early next year, the university announced today. Valenza, who SLJ once dubbed a “rock star librarian,” will use her extensive experience in education and technology to lead courses in school media, social media and learning, and digital youth in SC&I’s undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. programs.
SLJ’s Battle of the Kids’ Books Final Results
Our fifth annual Battle of the Kids’ Books elimination contest has come to a close, and the winner of the Big Kahuna round—which pitted semifinalists The Fault in Our Stars and No Crystal Stair against Code Name Verity, winner of our Undead Poll—has finally been announced.
Poetry: It's in the Details
From haiku to animal poems to riffs on classic tales, this season's new poetry titles open readers to the world around them—and some exquisite wordplay.
Frontline: Dropout Nation
Gr 10 Up—Many complex questions related to the high dropout rate in our schools today are posed by this documentary...
Beans to Chocolate
K-Gr 2—Carefully avoiding any references to specific brands, these engaging introductions follow common products from farm (or forest) through each major manufacturing step...
The Hole Story
Gr 9 Up—Through interviews with political figures, university scholars, and journalists, directors Richard Desjardins and Robert Monderie provide a socio-political history of the Canadian mining industry...
Titan Base
Gr 5–7—Ethan Blackwood is leading the young members of Sterling Squadron to find a new base for Earth's fight against the occupying alien Ch'zar...
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