Author Archives: Jeanette Larson

About Jeanette Larson

I am the former youth services manager for Austin Public Library. My experience with continuing education includes serving as the Continuing Education manager for the Texas State Library for six years. In January 2006 I "took my pension" in order to pursue freelance work. As an independent consultant and trainer, I teach for the library school at Texas Woman's University and present workshops for libraries around Texas and, increasingly, around the country. I live outside of Austin, Texas with my husband and our cats and two schipperke dogs.

A Dia for Everyone

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Jeanette Larson

One of the major goals for El día de los niños/El día de los libros is to expand the celebration of languages and literacy to include the many languages and cultures of our diverse country and to highlight the importance … Continue reading →

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Are you listening?

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Jeanette Larson

I have been an avid consumer of audiobooks since I started my professional career. Secret: I never took children’s literature in library school. It was never offered at the times when I could attend classes 45 miles and a 90 … Continue reading →

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What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Jeanette Larson

I admit that I’m not much for Christmas songs and carols but one of my favorite tunes for this time of the year is “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?,”especially if it is sung by Harry Connick, Jr. I … Continue reading →

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Storytime Gangnam Style

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Jeanette Larson

It’s hard to avoid the latest viral video that has spawned a ton of parodies and comical dance moves. A few weeks ago I was on a cruise ship and Gangnam was the hit of the karaoke club. The original … Continue reading →

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Dear Teen Jeanette

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Jeanette Larson

On October 30th,  Dear Teen Me: Authors Write Letters to Their Teen Selves  edited by Miranda Kenneally and E. Kristin Anderson, was published. It is a book of letters from 70 different authors to their teenage selves. The publisher offered an opportunity to bloggers … Continue reading →

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Poetry Fridays

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Jeanette Larson

Many teachers and librarians use poetry as a means to teach and encourage reading and over the years I’ve seen a lot of creative and interesting ways to include poetry in the classroom and library. Some methods strive to make … Continue reading →

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National Hispanic Heritage Month and Dia

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Jeanette Larson

I’ve always been a little more attuned to Mexico’s Independence Day than might be expected because it is also my birthday. But I recently found out that September 16, along with the independence days for six other Latin American countries, … Continue reading →

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Polyglot Books

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Jeanette Larson

For years librarians have sought out bilingual books–books that included both English and another language. We continue to do so and, in fact, several recent posts on listservs have asked for potential sources for these bilingual books. They are seen … Continue reading →

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