Monthly Archives: March 2008

Professional Reading:
Early Literacy Storytimes @your library® and Ready-To-Go Storytimes

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Teresa Walls

Angela and Dianna recommended these two titles in December at which time I commented that these books would be the March Professional Reading topic. Thanks for suggesting these titles! Both of these books offer wonderful suggestions in creating storytimes that … Continue reading →

Posted in Child Advocacy, Other ALA Divisions/Programs, Partnerships, Professional Development, Programming Ideas | 2 Comments

PLA Conference Go-ers

Posted on March 31, 2008 by jnajduch

I hope everyone who attended the PLA Conference this past week had a great experience as well as a safe trip home!  And a big thanks goes out to everyone who stopped by the booth to say hello to Aimee Strittmatter … Continue reading →

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Time for Your Appointment

Posted on March 30, 2008 by mlochwouters

ALSC Vice President Pat Scales is currently working on committee appointments, a spring task of not some small work. With luck, if you are an ALSC member, you filled in a Committee Volunteer form at conference or online sometime in … Continue reading →

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Episode 3: Homeschool Sneak Preview, A Collaboration

Posted on March 29, 2008 by Teresa Walls

Listen to podcast. This six-minute podcast begins with audio from the closing session of the Homeschool Sneak Preview, an event to inform homeschooling families about local resources available to them. This event was held on Friday, March 14, 2008, at … Continue reading →

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The Ties that Bind–Sharing a Chinese Language Picture Book with Mom

Posted on March 26, 2008 by acrewdson

Ai chi qing cai de e yu / wen, tu Tang Mouniu. When I say I shared a book with a mom, most people don’t give it another thought because after all I’m a children’s librarian and I often share books with … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Literature (all forms), Slice of Life | 2 Comments

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Posted on March 26, 2008 by Jennifer Schultz

A green thumb is not required for enjoying these reads! Who owns the beautiful garden in Mary Ann Hoberman’s Whose Garden is It?  That’s the very question asked by Mrs. McGee, who happens upon a lovely garden during her daily … Continue reading →

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PLA Conference, Blogstyle

Posted on March 25, 2008 by Teresa Walls

I am loving the blog posts of the PLA (Public Library Association) Conference Bloggers. Check them out at the PLA Blog. In fact, several are sharing on Twitter too, discussed more here. Even though June seems a long time from … Continue reading →

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Movers and Shakers 2008

Posted on March 25, 2008 by ecox

Library Journal has published its 2008 list of Movers and Shakers.  Among those recognized are several librarians who serve children.  And they are: Devo Carpenter, Children’s’ Program Specialist, Austin Public Library – created the award-winning Second Chance Books program for … Continue reading →

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