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Q&A: Author Andy Griffiths on His Ever-Growing 'Treehouse' Series

Q&A: Author Andy Griffiths on His Ever-Growing 'Treehouse' Series
Mahnaz Dar,  Apr 09, 2014
The 26-Story Treehouse author spoke to SLJ about the treehouse of his childhood, punk rock, advice for young writers, and more.
Connected Learning | Professional Shelf

Connected Learning | Professional Shelf
Alicia Eames,  Apr 08, 2014
A collection of 18 inspiring, real-life stories gleaned from the National Writing Project’s “Digital Is” website highlights the work of teachers actively shaping classroom instruction to meet the needs of diverse student populations amid the challenges of new standards and high-stakes testing.
Fractals, Dinosaurs, and Medical Mysteries | Nonfiction Notes, April 2014

Fractals, Dinosaurs, and Medical Mysteries | Nonfiction Notes, April 2014
It's Spring publishing season and we've highlighted a few of the exciting new titles that are being offered this season, ranging from a lucid explanation of a math concept for young readers to a collection of oral histories of individuals who went into hiding in the Netherlands during World War II. You'll also find mysteries—medical and mythological, and a few art books.
Students Can Participate in Poet-to-Poet Multimedia Project this Month

Students Can Participate in Poet-to-Poet Multimedia Project this Month
Carolyn Sun,  Apr 07, 2014
In honor of National Poetry Month, The Academy of American Poets have launched Poet-to-Poet, a multimedia educational project that invites students in grades 3-12 to write poems in response to those shared by some of the award-winning poets, like Juan Felipe Herrera, Arthur Sze, and Anne Waldeman.
Scholastic Kicks off Free Teacher Registration for Summer Reading Challenge Starting April 7

Scholastic Kicks off Free Teacher Registration for Summer Reading Challenge Starting April 7
SLJ,  Apr 07, 2014
Starting April 7, Scholastic opens registration for K-8 educators who can register their students for the 2014 Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge, an online reading program geared to tackle summer slump. Also, find out more about Scholastic's Google+ Hangout to provide successful summer reading strategies on April 16.
Poetry Audiobooks | Listen In

Poetry Audiobooks | Listen In
Sharon Grover and Liz Hannegan,  Apr 07, 2014
In honor of National Poetry Month, poetry audiobooks for every age
For National Poetry Month, Five Teen Poet Ambassadors Will Present their Works Across the Country

For National Poetry Month, Five Teen Poet Ambassadors Will Present their Works Across the Country
Carolyn Sun,  Apr 05, 2014
What do Tina Fey and Meryl Streep have in common with 2013 National Student Poets winner Michaela Coplen? For one, they will all be on stage April 24 at NYC's Lincoln Center at the Poetry & the Creative Mind Gala to celebrate April's National Poetry Month. Find out more.
New Angles on Nonfiction | Editorial Series Made Simple

New Angles on Nonfiction | Editorial Series Made Simple
Mahnaz Dar,  Apr 04, 2014
Spicing up the same old subjects can be hard, but these series make for some great new options—your readers will be informed, entertained, and, perhaps best of all, intrigued. Read on!
American History Comes Alive | Series Made Simple

American History Comes Alive | Series Made Simple
Jennifer Prince, Buncombe County Public Libraries, NC,  Apr 04, 2014
These fresh, original takes on American History include firsthand historical accounts, looks at military conflict, exploration of our government, and more.
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