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a small but growing collection of digital book talks - trailers of popular and classic young adult novels.

"Poop Happened! A History of the World from the Bottom Up (Walker, 2010). "

Would you hold your student's attention with a book talk about poop? How many copies would you need to have on hand for circulation after the talk?

"The reading revolution is starting to hit home How does the medium - print or electronic - change the way our children experience books?"

The mission of the International Children's Digital Library Foundation (ICDL Foundation) is to support the world's children in becoming effective members of the global community - who exhibit tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, languages and ideas -- by making the best in children's literature available online free of charge. The Foundation pursues its vision by building a digital library of outstanding children's books from around the world and supporting communities of children and adults in exploring and using this literature through innovative technology designed in close partnership with children for children.

How can a teacher best approach the teaching of a novel? This lens will break it down step by step, from the abstract notion of "What's worth teaching in this novel?" to the concrete concerns of "How will students be held accountable for their understanding of this book? In what ways will I assess progress?

great book recaps from students at Hafford School

"I introduced an immigration unit to my 8th graders with Shaun Tan's The Arrival. My instructions were to "read" the book. Now, if you've never read The Arrival, it is a graphic novel with absolutely no words. "

From the Calgary Board of Education and United Library Services Wired for Words is dedicated to providing our young avid readers with a place to get some advice on best-reads! And it is also a place where you can share information about what books you recommend or read the reviews sent in by other readers.

Take a look at these author websites to learn more about well-known writers of books for school-age kids

"The power of the story and the importance of the storyteller are felt in this nostalgic piece that makes readers think about progress. Those interested in storytelling and theater will be especially impressed with this offering, but it will have broad appeal."

What should I read next? Type in a title and an author and suggestions will appear from Amazon and Library Thing, etc..

recommended titles for all ages

from School Library Journal

you might want to subscribe via your start page to this blog which reviews all forms of 'comics' for kids.

something to add to your bulletin board collection

Links to support "To Kill a Mockingbird"

Links to online stories and reading activities for teachers and kids

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FREEDOM TO READ WEEK, February 21-27, 2010