Monthly Archives: December 2011

The ALSC Blog 2011 – A Year in Review

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Mary Voors

Time flies when you’re having fun — and what fun we’ve had with the ALSC Blog this past year! A dedicated group of regular ALSC Bloggers, along with 44 guest contributors, worked to fulfill our stated mission of providing a “venue … Continue reading →

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Scavenger Hunt in the Library!

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Amanda Ellington

The library is a place to discover, what a great place for a scavenger hunt! It is a fun and easy activity to add to you library that is low cost, low maintenance and language rich! First, select a topic. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogger Amanda Ellington, Programming Ideas | 3 Comments

An Awarding Adventure: Serving on a Student Choice Award Committee

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Once upon a time, a colleague asked me, “Would you be interested in reading for an awards committee?” I thought, “Absolutely!!! How could I say no? That would be awesome!!! You want me? You really want me?!” I think what … Continue reading →

Posted in Evaluation of Media, Guest Blogger | 2 Comments

Books into Apps – An Author’s Perspective

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Guest Contributor

Many people in the world of children’s literature are curious about how books are converted into apps. I’m a children’s picture book author/illustrator with two apps out in 2011, so here’s my experience with the process. Fifteen months ago I … Continue reading →

Posted in apps, Children & Technology, eReaders/eBooks, Guest Blogger | 7 Comments

Disability in Children’s Books Blog Series Part 1

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Renee Grassi

The Sibling Experience  I was inspired to write this series of blog posts after reading a newly published picture book called Nathan Blows Out the Hanukkah Candles by Tami Lehman-Wilzig.  This story is told from the perspective of a boy … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogger Renee Grassi, Children's Literature (all forms), Collection Development, Special Needs Awareness | 6 Comments

ALSC Offers New Día Brochure, Webinars in 2012

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Dan Rude

For 2012, the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) will be releasing a new El día de los niños/El día de los libros brochure for parents, and will also host a new round Día-related webinars. The new Día brochure … Continue reading →

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Let It Snow! A Google Surprise

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Mary Voors

Is it snowing where you live? Thanks to the search engine Google, it can be! Using Firefox or Google Chrome as your browser, simply type “Let it snow” into the Google search engine and watch the flakes begin to fall. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogger Mary R. Voors, Digital World | 1 Comment

In the Spirit of Giving

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Megan Smith

  On this Christmas Eve, our libraries may be filled with a variety of holiday decorations, but the spirit of the season extends beyond the trim and tinsel.  It’s fitting to focus on how this giving spirit relates to our … Continue reading →

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