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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)

Best Children's Books of 2012  (teen list will be announced soon)

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

Some great book club ideas in this middle school blog.

Includes book reviews, types of books and more

You can simply use this site to find books in a series, but if you register, you can also create a public profile, and be notified when new books in certain series become available.

Nice line up of book trailers for the 2012 Children's Choice Book Awards finalists.  Your students can vote!

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

Predictions of books that will be big for Fall, 2012

This is a great post on running book clubs for kids.

Presentation at nerdcamp- a middle school teacher starting each day with a read aloud. You might be interested in some of the books she read and her display, and to share with teachers.

Presentation at nerdcamp

This is great!  Anita Silvey's book blog.  Does a wonderful job of highlighting different books and authors each day.

The Council has an extensive list of book sets that can be borrowed by school and public libraries, book clubs, and others.  Delivery can be free via Wheels.  Typical loan time is 6 weeks.

John Schumaker's blog that highlights book trailers.

This particular entry explains "book tasting"

Great site for books, with things for every age level and many interviews with authors. (UK)

Extensive list of sportd books featuring girls, by sport

Story about Orchard Park Elementary (Carmel Clay Schools) and their used book sales.

Creates a web of books based on a title or author you input. Not limited to children's books.