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The 5th Wave
The 5th Wave, Rick Yancey Putnam Juvenile, May 2013 Reviewed from ARC Apocalyptic scenario, isolated teen in the woods, romance against-the-odds… we’ve been down this desolate road before. Rick Yancey’s tough-girl protagonist is Cassie (short for Cassiopeia) who is determined to find her younger brother. The 5th Wave goes beyond the familiar premise as a [...]
Best of Apps & Enhanced Books | November, 2013
This month's selection of "Best Apps" demonstrates the range and diversity of digital material available for children and teens. Where else would Charlie Brown, Franz Liszt, and Slap Happy Larry find themselves on the same page?
The Science of Interest: Cognitive Research To Engage Students and Foster Real Learning
"Librarians are ideally positioned to become cultivators of students' interests," according to Annie Murphy Paul. A journalist and author, Murphy Paul sheds light on the latest cognitive research on this critical component to reading and learning in SLJ's November 2013 cover story.
Facebook Safety and Privacy
Gr 6–10—This series helps readers understand the joys and pitfalls of Facebook, Twitter, online gaming, and more...
Book Review: Preschool to Grade 4 Nonfiction | November 2013
Camels, beavers, dogs, and frogs all make a grand showing in SLJ's November nonfiction reviews for the preschool to fourth grade audiences.
Selecting Apps for Babies; Is 'Part-Time Indian' Appropriate for Sixth Grade? | Feedback
Should babies be exposed to apps? Rachel Payne responds to a comment on her "Are Learning Apps Good for Babies?" piece. Is removing a book from a required reading list a form of censorship? One reader questions the inclusion of Sherman Alexie'sThe Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian on a sixth-grade reading list.
IMLS Grants $4.3 Million for School Readiness, Summer Reading Programs
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has announced that it is awarding $4,329,567 in grants to 20 museums and libraries in 17 communities in order to support the emerging role of these institutions in providing early learning opportunities, especially for low-income families.
September Girls
September Girls, Bennett Madison HarperTeen, May 2013 Reviewed from final copy and e-book I’ve got a short shortlist. September Girls is on it. Where to start? Much was made just after publication about the sexism of September Girls (do you need links? I found no professional reviews taking this side of the discussion, so I’d [...]
Dollar General Awards Youth Literacy Grant to ALSC, YALSA
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded a Youth Literacy grant in the amount of $246,806 to the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). ALSC and YALSA will use the funds to support El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), Teen Read Week, and summer reading for teens.
Flipping the Library: Tips from Three Pros | The Digital Shift 2013
Three experts shared tech tips and tools during “Flipped School Libraries,” a rapid-fire, dynamic session during The Digital Shift: Reinventing Libraries (#TDS13) webcast.
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