Novel Conversations is a free statewide lending library creating conversations across county lines and within communities. Through Novel Conversations, Indiana Humanities lends sets of books to Indiana book clubs, offers program and discussion suggestions, arranges author speaking events, and extends social sharing opportunities.
We lend more than 360 titles, primarily fiction and biography, to reading and discussion groups at libraries, senior centers, schools, and other organizations, free of charge. Books include classic titles such as Little Women and To Kill a Mockingbird , as well as contemporary titles such as The Poisonwood Bible and The Time Traveler's Wife. View the book list for a complete listing.
Happy Banned Books Week!
Banned Books Week is celebrated during the last week of September. This awareness campaign for protecting and exercising our 1st Amendment rights is sponsored by many professional organizations including the American Library Association.
If you look on the left side navigation bar, and click on Ideas and Resources, you will find many free downloads including brochures, images, PSA's and lesson plan ideas. Take a look at the books that have been banned or challenged over the years. I think you will be surprised!
Several organizations have banded together to create this platform. At this time, you can sign up to be an "Ambassador" and get further information this fall.
Well-organized library webpages from Medford, OR during COVID. I like a lot of their activities, like having students play music, poetry on Friday, etc.
One of the best, most comprehensive resources for free materials available online. Check out the live events page! This is a collaboration among several organizations.
AASL's list of the best websites to use with students. Be sure to check out the other years as well, including landmark websites, sort of a "Hall of Fame".