"Hollywood continues to tap kid's books, from classic fairy tales to the latest dystopian. To celebrate the highly the anticipated big screen version of John Green's best-seller, The Fault in Our Stars ll , SLJ has compiled a list of upcoming projects that will be coming to a theater (or TV) near you."
"These 10 titles represent the best of the best of 2016's audiobook releases, with selections for all age groups and interests. They tell fascinating stories-both fiction and nonfiction-that are enhanced by exceptional narration and production values"
"The free Frankenstein200, "an interactive story experience" designed to spark curiosity and encourage critical thinking in STEM topics, including artificial intelligence, robotics, and bioengineering."
All libraary staff want to provide excellent library services for users, to be more integrated into the fabric of our communities, and to impact student engagement and achievement. This article looks at what you can do to improve your online presence to work towards accomplishing this. Recommendation: "Start small, learn from others, and make your online presence a priority. Your students, staff, and community deserve it!"
"The trends identified in the 2014 Horizon Report should inform K12 library practice and the ways in which we partner with classroom teachers. In many cases we will already recognize them as part of our current practice."
Offers practical advice about what student learning in the future might entail and also considers where libraries may go
"Librarians also need to make outside curriculum resources available to end users. These include local subscription services, databases, ebooks, and other online tools. Librarians should continually seek out new tools and apps by keeping up with reviews; the American Association of School Librarians provides an ideal starting point with their annual review and ranking of the best websites and apps for teaching and learning."