Professional Reading

An essential book that belongs in the hands of every teacher, but especially language arts teachers and the librarians who collaborate with them.

A welcome addition to children’s literature scholarship.

A solid work that offers insight to librarians and educators to help students navigate current media literacy challenges.

Thoughtful and instructive, this is a must read for anyone involved in reading or writing conferences at their school.

Children’s literature is becoming more inclusive. But it has been a long, complicated road, and the journey is ongoing.

Most of the material covered here will likely not be new to most librarians. Nevertheless, it convincingly discusses the importance of the school librarian, and many administrators may find it eye-opening.

Whiting’s engaging and practical book places stakeholders front and center. Librarians will find her arguments compelling as they rethink pedagogy and solve problems using human-centered design theory.

This title is likely most useful to preservice and early career librarians first establishing their goals and priorities; however, it could also be a valuable resource for more veteran librarians reconnecting with their dedication to the field. In addition, it makes a strong case for the importance of a full-time, certified librarian and could be used as an advocacy tool.

An incredibly thorough and clear guide to implementing or extending learning centers in school libraries.