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Free YA reading poster with some great headings.

"Reading is the best way to relax and even six minutes can be enough to reduce the stress levels by more than two thirds, according to new research. "

LibraryMonitor reading reviews by Sue Osborne.

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"Almost every adult who cares for young children knows that sharing books with them is an important way to promote their reading skills. But research shows that subtle features of the way adults act during story-time make a big difference in children's literacy-and that most grownups aren't using these simple but effective techniques."

Don't miss 9 Books You Should Have Read in High School, too.

Reading conferences and how to structure them.

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Includes Award Winners, Books Into Movies, Series, Crossovers, Vacation, and Buzzing

Wonderful ideas to use to extend a book, story or novel. Could be adapted for classroom use or use in a library book club. 

These YA coming-of-age novels will make you cry, laugh, and appreciate life. Okay? Okay.

"Books open minds, hearts and worlds of opportunity."

"QR Codes make the switch from just being a fun fad or cool gadget to a meaningful tool that can not only extend learning but also help cultivate a love of reading in our students"

Great ideas on using QR codes to expand the reading experience in a whole-school campaign!