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I describe this site to my classes as an online (electronic) reading log. I feel that they are able to understand it better if I use that phrase, as many children think that they need to log in and read books from the site.

Creating interactive fiction (like the old Choose Your Own Adventure books) is a great way for students to think about story structure, pacing and character motivation. We take a look at Twine, an intutive way of making interactive stories. Decemb...

How the reading experience differs between paper and screen.

Some of our students will be doing a unit on Steampunk later this year so I need to know more about the genre. This site may be useful for anyone else who may be developing a unit about this genre.

Markus Zusak discusses the challenges of writing and why we should embrace failure. Interesting read.

You already know that the Internet is one of the most convenient, effective means of researching and finding information for your classes, but did you know that in some cases it can replace all of your hefty textbooks and reading assignments too? With ebooks, you can read, stream, and listen to lessons, classic literature, poetry and reference books on the Internet or your mobile device. Here are 100 useful links for ebook lovers

It is an interesting programme which is trying to investigate how children actually use digital books. 

PPT by Johan Koren,  Murray State University, US

A great blog by two authors, showcasing diversity in Young Adult fiction :)

Strathmore Secondary College library have recently set up their own library blog.

This is a useful site for anyone looking for quality children's/young adult literature. It can be searched according to 12 parameters including unusual ones like setting, ethnicity and gender of protagonist. There are 108 awards covered from the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, England, and Ireland.

OCLC librarian blogging about libraries and issues

Take a look at Pam Niewman's fantastic new library wiki.

Designed to help support Our Lady of Mercy College Heidelberg teachers integrate web 2.0 technologies into teaching and learning.

Teacher librarian Rachel Fidock has kindly shared information on how she has been developing Google Lit Trips with her colleagues and students at Mooroopna Secondary College.