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 tool that allows for quickly and easily designing posters, signs, fliers and more, allowing for a variety of customizations with backgrounds, clipart, and text, while also allowing users to upload and use their own pictures.  My own high school kids have used it to complete one page posters referred to as visual book reports.  Their end products were printed for display purposes in the library, and used for visuals for book-talks done by both the librarians and the students. We even use them in digital frames that loop through pictures at our circulation desk, and students have responded to the "book-reports" created in Poster My Wall by checking out those titles.   The site does not require an account though that is an option, and those opting to use the free version can create professional looking posters and download for printing in minutes.  My school secretary was so impressed with the site she has even used it to create fliers for events and activities at school.   The site is easy enough for even elementary school students.  Like Wordle, my collaborating teachers are finding some very interesting uses for Poster My Wall. Cons?  It is not a replacement to Glogster by any means, but a poster app none the less. (Rec by Cathy Jo Nelson)

From Kid Blogs-how to use blog for book clubs and lit circles.  Great examples-he has an entire presentation on this.

Even if you aren't in NYC, this calendar could give you some ideas for programming and activities, whether online or in person. You might also want to join some of the online ones. Includes book clubs, crafts, tech instruction, and more

Free "It's a Bookmark"designed by Lane Smith  to print out for Children's Book Week in May

Includes ebooks, book communities, rare books, and more

Magazine that reviews children's and YA literature. Not all features are available online, but there is some access.

Compiled by a librarian and shared on FB

Reading community for students.  Teachers can sign up classes (parents can sign up individuals)

Toolbox, widgets and more relating to Children's Book Week, May 7-13, 2012.  Includes directions on how to have your students vote for their favorites.

This playlist could be useful for school librarians.

This site looks like a lot of fun for younger learners. On this site, kids, parents, teachers, librarians can create, share, and access reading logs, have access to a digital dictionary, and practice spelling and vocabulary. It appears like you can even use this tool for online or hybrid book clubs. Share this with your librarian.

interesting blog post about reading books and putting them online

Free to students with vision impairments. Warren students use this with Voice Dream or Book 2 Go

Books read by members of SAG