Wednesday, August 5, 2009
The Art of Reading a Storybook
This video is an introduction to reading aloud to a group of children. It may be useful if you are training volunteers or new staff members to conduct storytime programs.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Mo Willems and National Book Festival
Wow, it's been a long time since I've posted here!
I want to let you know about two opportunities.
I want to let you know about two opportunities.
- Mo Willems is inviting schools and libraries to "spend an afternoon in his studio" via a live online simulcast on October 6 at 2:00 p.m. Participation is limited to 200 venues, so sign up now, or spread the word to your local schools.
- The 9th Annual National Book Festival will take place on September 26. There will be an impressive list of children's author presenters, including Holly Black, Kate DiCamillo, Kadir Nelson, Mo Willems, Jon Scieszka, and many more.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
2009 Youth Media Awards
ALA has posted the winners of the youth media awards, including the Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, and King.
Here is the list of notable books, and here are all of the other notables.
Here is a video I took of the Newbery Medalist being announced. It's very difficult to hear, but I couldn't find a better video online.
Here is the list of notable books, and here are all of the other notables.
Here is a video I took of the Newbery Medalist being announced. It's very difficult to hear, but I couldn't find a better video online.
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