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Natural Disasters: Investigate Earth's Most Destructive Forces with 25 Projects
Gr 4–7—Spiraling winds, surging waters, eruptions, blazing forests, and chilling snows are discussed with clarity and detail and include the most recent information, e...
All about Food Additives
Gr 8 Up—The program begins with a brief history of the development and use of food additives and preservatives...
Back-to-School Safety
K-Gr 2—A brief note to parents and teachers at the beginning of each book suggests how to address the topic with a child; for example, in Stranger Safety, the author says, "Make sure your child understands that behavior that would normally be considered unacceptable-such as kicking, biting, and fibbing-is acceptable, even advisable, when dealing with strangers...
Middle School Maverick: NYC Librarian Deven Black on Partnerships, Principals, and Progress
New York City middle school librarian and social media devotee Deven Black caught the attention of many in the library community a few weeks ago with an unusual blog post in which he lamented being underutilized by his school. SLJ caught up with Black for a candid interview on his unusual path to librarianship, why partnering with one’s principal is key to a successful school library, and the challenges (and triumphs) of professional development.
Sebco Partners with LeBron James Family Foundation on Free Books For Akron Kids
Sebco Books has announced a new partnership with the LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF) to provide both books and eBooks to Akron, OH, students in the Foundation’s “Wheels for Education” (WFE) program.
Maryland School District Copyright Policy Could Impact Teachers’ and Students’ Original Works
Earlier this month, Prince George’s County (MD) Board of Education made waves when it proposed a copyright policy that aimed to grant the district sweeping copyrights to works produced by staff and students, including lesson plans and digital apps. The proposal reignited widespread debate about the fairness of copyright guidelines in the K–12 arena. We caught up with Carrie Russell, the ALA's copyright expert, to learn how educators can help preserve the rights of content creators in their own districts.
Bank Street CCL Announces Irma Black Award, Cook Prize Finalists
New York’s Bank Street Center for Children's Literature (CCL) has announced the finalists for its Irma Black Award for the best read-aloud picture book for first and second grade, and the finalists for its Cook Prize for the best picture book that teaches science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) principles. Both winners will be determined by students from around the world.
SFWA's Norton Award Nominees Include Bray, Hartman, Levithan, McCall
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America announced has the nominees for its famed Nebula Awards, the Andre Norton Award, and the Ray Bradbury Award. Included among the Norton nominees are Libba Bray’s The Diviners, Rachel Hartman’s Seraphina, David Levithan’s Every Day, and Guadalupe Garcia McCall’s Summer of the Mariposas; all were SLJ Best Books.
Cybil Awards Honor Palacio, Sheinkin, Hartman
Though the Caldecott, Newbery, and Printz awards have all been announced, the excitement isn’t over yet! The Children's and Young Adult Bloggers' Literary Awards have been revealed. Included among the winners are several previously recognized titles, such R.J. Palacio’s Wonder, Steve Sheinkin’s Bomb, and Rachel Hartman’s Seraphina.
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