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Summaries of 10 picture books that work for teens along with references to a variety of texts with ideas for teaching teens with picture books.

10 wonderful wordless picture books described. Most would work great across age groups.

Report on Karin James's very interesting brain studies of the effects of handwriting experience on learning. Have to think about what this might mean for kids who have severe physical impairments.

Jazzy rendition (based on "This Old Man") of the children's book, "This Jazz Man," sung by Miss Nina.

Technology company focused on supporting memory and conversation in people with dementia.

Not literacy specifically. But seems to be application of images and conversations to connect to background knowledge. Same tech might be useful for reading for the same reason.

The Library. Tar Heel Reader book created from Maya Angelou quote.

Nice presentation with photos by Karen Florka, explaining how literacy instruction is implemented in Wing Lake Developmental Center (MI).

Program for children with Down syndrome. Fairly traditional approach but they care about kids.

Marvellous site for accessing classic poetry. One of my favorites posted this week, Dylan Thomas's "Do Not Go Gently."

Free online copy of "Systematic Sequential Phonics They Use" available on the publisher's website as e-book.

Hiebert's thoughtful and practical website of information about text difficulty with classroom resources.

Based on Cunningham's strategy. 50 lessons. iPad or iPhone.