Author Archives: Roxanne Feldman

A Snapshot: What They Read and Why

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Roxanne Feldman

The new school year started, for us, just ten days ago.  I used the Library classes time to catch up with my 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students about their summer reads. I put together two lists: New School Year … Continue reading →

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Dreaming in Enderverse

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Roxanne Feldman

As a child in Taiwan, being read to was a rarity.  I sincerely cannot recall either of my parents reading to me.   Maybe one or two of my elementary teachers read aloud to my classes once in a while.  But … Continue reading →

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Regarding Packaging

Posted on May 12, 2008 by Roxanne Feldman

The Notable Children’s Books Submissions have been coming in, finally, at a steady pace. And here’s my little “lament” regarding some of the warehouse packaging practices: Dear Publisher Warehouse Packagers, Please remember a few things when you fulfill the orders … Continue reading →

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How I Made My 7th Graders Read Classics!

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Roxanne Feldman

… with a lot of help and endorsement from their English teachers. In March, all my (95) 7th graders had to pick a book of classics from a list of titles that the 7th grade English teachers and I had … Continue reading →

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Librarian/English Teachers Partnership

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Roxanne Feldman

I feel so blessed that both my 7th grade English teachers have been most receptive in allowing me to work with their students. Once a month, I get to share with the entire grade (about 95 students) in six sessions … Continue reading →

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NOD: Notables Occasional Diary – April 13 entry

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Roxanne Feldman

The spring and some summer books have come in through the mail. Some in boxes, with dozens of books, and others are delivered one book at a time. The titles that I am most excited about now are Eoin Colfer’s … Continue reading →

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Goodreads

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Roxanne Feldman

I have been happily using www.goodreads.com to keep track of my own readings, organize my virtual book shelves, and keep up with some of my friends’ reviews. I have set my own comments (called reviews on the site, but they … Continue reading →

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… but we still don’t know the answer…. (Snapple Real Facts Buster)

Posted on March 14, 2008 by Roxanne Feldman

The 4th grade Library Snapple Real Facts Buster wiki project was concluded a couple of weeks ago. The finished site features 2.5 sessions of group research work (45 minutes per session) attempting to verify or bust some of the Snapple … Continue reading →

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