Politics in Practice
November 30, 2012 by Travis Jonker
Is this thing working? Well, here we are. Thanks for coming. After five years at WordPress.com and a self-hosted site, this blog is now here at School Library Journal. I was able to bring my old header with me, so It’s feeling like home already. I never wrote a proper opening post when I started […]
November 26, 2012 by Travis Jonker
I’ve called you all into the living room to make an announcement. I’ll soon be packing up all my digital worldly possessions (except maybe my photos of the creepy library statues) and setting up shop in the virtual confines of the School Library Journal website. This blog is moving, folks. In a matter of days. What […]
November 25, 2012 by Travis Jonker
Eighty one down, ten to go. Visit the Covering the Newbery Gallery. 2002: A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park Original Cover: My Re-do: Side by Side: Up next week: Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi (Source image: “Blue and White” by charclam http://flic.kr/p/8kALLk)
November 22, 2012 by Travis Jonker
Kirkus just released their 100 Best Children’s Books of 2012. While 100 might seem like a lot, it allows them to include some lesser-known titles among the books that will be on every other list. Click here to see the whole batch.
November 21, 2012 by Travis Jonker
Previously: The Strange Case of the Missing READ Poster (If you don’t see the video above click here for the link) And now, for the unexpected conclusion to our story… Squeeeelll! Why is the UPS man peeling into my driveway? What is this? Wait, it can’t be. It is! To the mystery Jedi who came […]
November 20, 2012 by Travis Jonker
I decided to conduct a Mock Caldecott among the nine second grade classes in my school district. Valuable learning experience for students, or elaborate sham for me to gather enough data to finally nail my annual Caldecott predictions? You be the judge. Step 1: Grade Level Who takes part? I knew going in we didn’t […]
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November 19, 2012 by Travis Jonker
Castle: How It Works By David Macaulay with Sheila Keenan David Macaulay Studio (Macmillan) ISBN: 9781596437449 $15.99 Grades 1-4 In Stores Find it at: Schuler Books | Your Library One of the more satisfying things about being an elementary school librarian (other than the resurgence of the cardigan sweater) is seeing gaps filled. The landscape […]
November 19, 2012 by Travis Jonker
Visit the Covering the Newbery Gallery. 2001: A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck Original Cover: My Re-do: Side by Side: Up next week: A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park (Source image: “Nepal (10) – 26Sep10, Bardia (Nepal)” by philippe leroyer http://flic.kr/p/bYuzp1)
November 18, 2012 by Travis Jonker
The Kids’ Indie Next List is always something I look forward to checking out. The 2012-12 Winter group was recently announced, and it features a bunch of books I can’t wait to get my cold hands on. My hands are always cold in the winter. Click here to read it.
November 16, 2012 by Travis Jonker
I think this could start a new genre: the surprise TED talk. Lunch Lady creator Jarrett J. Krosoczka was asked to fill in at a recent TEDx event. The event started in four hours. Mr. Krosoczka more than filled in on short notice – he delivered a talk about his life and work that was […]
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