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"We've taken a musical angle on this top ten list, bringing you the very best in LEGOmation and brickfilm tributes to artists and bands that YouTube (YouTube) (and all its wonderfully creative users) has to offer."

Lots of free books now in the public domain

a useful sheet for understanding which devices can currently be used to access e-books from the public library via OverDrive

some of the pros and cons of the Kindle and a comparison with the iPad

"But the physical book is going the way of the vinyl record, and the roll of film and the phone with cord. If you're sad about that, be happy for the forests. Frankly, about the only downside I can see to the e-book is that, if you drop your e-reader in the bathtub, it won't dry out."

Just as true audiophiles still use vinyl, true bibliophile will stand by the paper book. There will be a place for the paper book with collectors and connoisseurs and therefore the opportunity for those in the hoi ploi to discover the delights of such rich and traditional materials. The book is not dead it will go back to its medieval roots of exclusivity.

Barb - I do agree with you. There will always be the Jean Luc Picards who prefer the printed book. I just think that we cannot equate the demise of the paper book with the demise or reading and the love of story. No matter the format of the text these things will never die.

a list of 10 must read dysopian teen books that are either already at your book store or will be out in 2011.

This is the correct web address. Sorry.

this is a great collection of links to book sites - well worth exploring as is the 'teacher clicks' tab

An interesting take on weeding.... I've discovered that, whether our expertise is paleontology or board books, most of what holds us back from weeding is psychological. I'm reminded of that first step in most recovery programs: "We admitted we were powerless over [blank]-that our lives had become unmanageable." So, here's a program for people whose collections have become unmanageable-and it's only eight steps.

the author's page on Facebook

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LoudLit.org is committed to delivering public domain literature paired with high quality audio performances. We pair together great literature and accompanying audio. Putting the text and audio together, readers can learn spelling, punctuation and paragraph structure by listening and reading masterpieces of the written word. Read and listen via your web browser or on your mp3 player. Regardless of how you enjoy the audiobooks (audio books), they are free.

very cool recaps of the usual novels covered in the high school ELA curriculum - could be very useful for motivating students.

Another best book of 2010. 

from School Library Journal

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

"All of the main characters in these books have some sort of disability, which is a great way to teach students how to learn about differences."

check out these reviews -- some of the books would be great additions to your collections

A Native American review of the book... would you still purchase the book for your collection?

"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."

online curling magazine

"The Tattered Pages, a new and used bookstore in our school. Through newsletters, articles in the local newspaper, advertisements, and speaking engagements I solicited donations. I also received grants and new book donations from our local colleges and retail bookstores. Today, The Tattered Pages contains over 3,000 new and used books that students and their families can buy. What makes The Tattered Pages unique, however, is that books are "bought" using earned coupons, rather than real money. Students earn these coupons in a variety of ways, including: "

-what an amazing idea!