lsky_libraries

this is a list of authors who offer free 20-minute Q and A sessions with classes and book clubs that have finished reading one of their books.

Stephen Krashen talks about poverty, reading and school libraries.

""One reason we like Kindles better than using a book because we can change the font size. We like the largest font because it makes us read faster. Another nice thing is to use the dictionary when we don't know what a word means right away. Also, another feature is we like the fact we don't have to carry around alot of books because the Kindle has a variety of titles downloaded onto it.""

A small collection of printed books no longer supports the type of research required by a 21st century curriculum. We wanted to create a library that reflected the reality of how students do research and fostered what they do, one that went beyond stacks and stacks of underutilized books.

book tie-ins to the new movie

"For the students and scholars who use Kindles (or other e-book readers) when writing papers, the next question becomes, how do I cite material I read on a Kindle? "

is it too early to start thinking about supporting students when they use ebook readers?

"Canadian Citizenship in Action" is a series of four books intended to help students understand just what living in a democracy like ours means, and how each person can participate, as well as what barriers may be encountered."

Worth purchasing... from the reviewer "I liked this series very much. The books relate large-scale issues to ones that are within the reader's experience, and they certainly make one think. Any classroom from grade 4 to 8 could have its curriculum significantly enriched by having these books as a resource."

"They might not be coming in and saying, `Hi, I'm gay or I'm bi or I'm transgender or I'm questioning my own identity,' because they're afraid," she said. "But they're there and they're looking for these books.""

"Here we will meet the writers whose words are presenting nonfiction in a whole new way. Discover books that show how nonfiction writers are some of the best storytellers around."

"History finally comes out of the water-closet in this exploration of how people's need to relieve themselves shaped human development from ancient times to the present. Throughout time, the most successful civilizations were the ones who realized that everyone poops, and they had better figure out how to get rid of it! From the world's first flushing toilet invented by ancient Minoan plumbers to castle moats in the middle ages that used more than just water to repel enemies, Sarah Albee traces human civilization using one revolting yet fascinating theme."

kids would enjoy this title

a collection of link to ebooks and about ebooks

Canada Year Book is Statistics Canada's premier reference on our country's society and economy.

This is a link you will want to add to your library pages.

"the act of reaching for that almanac, encyclopedia or dictionary in a local library may soon become a thing of the past, as several Toronto libraries move to reduce their print reference collections."

Your ELA teachers might like this site.

Ann eleven-year-old girl who LOVES school and reading. She reviews Middle Grade and Young Adult books for fun.

"This year, SLJ's book review editors have chosen 62 books as the "Best Books of the Year.""

are these items in your library or listed on your consideration file?

School Library Kindle project

The Australian Aboriginal Experience: Home to Mother tells the amazing true story of three Aboriginal girls, Molly, Daisy and Gracie. They all have Aboriginal mothers and white fathers. The Probation Officer takes them away from their families. Molly leads them home, with many adventures along the way.

search for same-type books - very cool