Teen Librarian Toolbox
February 28, 2013 by Travis Jonker
2013 is young, but in library circles, “rock star librarian” is quickly becoming the loaded term of the year. It all started with a post at Hi Miss Julie that sparked debate about gender and librarianship. Since then Stacked, The Magpie Librarian, and other blogs have continued the discussion. Heck, a friend even sent me the description […]
February 28, 2013 by Travis Jonker
The (mostly) monthly roundup of the books kids are lining up to read is over at Watch. Connect. Read. today. Head over there and take a look. Here’s a preview:
February 27, 2013 by Travis Jonker
A couple months back I realized that although there are tons of infographics in the world, there aren’t many with a children’s literature focus. Let’s right that wrong. Last time out we had the world’s first Caldecott Medal infographic, and today we take on Newbery. Click to enlarge. easel.ly
February 25, 2013 by Travis Jonker
It’s about time for another round of “What Are Kids Reading?” This month, John Schumacher is hosting a gallery of library hold shelf pictures at his blog Watch. Connect. Read. Here’s how it works: Before 8:00pm CST on Wednesday, February 27 locate the hold shelf in your library. Take a picture. Share it by either of these […]
February 25, 2013 by Travis Jonker
Navigating Early By Clare Vanderpool Delacorte Press (Random House) ISBN: 9780385742092 $16.99 Grades 5-8 In Stores *Best New Book* Find it at: Schuler Books | Your Library When Moon Over Manifest won the 2011 Newbery Medal, it took everyone off guard. Any time a debut novel receives that sort of recognition, the followup isn’t just […]
February 24, 2013 by Travis Jonker
Best lamp ever? The Lumio lamp, a Kickstarter project, looks like it will soon be a reality. Click here to read more. (Thanks to Book Patrol for the link)
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February 23, 2013 by Travis Jonker
The following is a work of fiction. In a shocking move, the International Children’s Literature Commissioner has announced that all picture books must end in sleep. Appearing weary and sleep-deprived before the assembled children’s literature press this morning, the commissioner’s voice rarely rose above a whisper. “Currently, a full 71% of picture books end with […]
February 22, 2013 by Travis Jonker
I’m all for teaming up. When Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast blogger Julie Danielson had the idea to do a Facebook page joining of forces with Philip Nel (Nine Kinds of Pie), and Elizabeth Bird (A Fuse #8 Production) my response was a very dignified “aww yeah”. Next, Phil came up with the Tove Jansson-inspired moniker. […]
February 21, 2013 by Travis Jonker
It isn’t often you come across something this gloriously odd. All credit to the website Book Patrol for bringing The Betty Glover Library Workout Tape to light. It’s a feast of obsolete library technologies, 80s hits, and “what the?!” moments. Created as a student project in 1987 at Arizona State University, this is pure VHS […]
February 20, 2013 by Travis Jonker
CALDECOTT SECRETS Or rather, why are there so many? Click here to read. NPR ON SENDAK Morning Edition recently used the occasion of Maurice Sendak’s final work “My Brother’s Book” to talk about the man and his legacy. Click here to listen. THIS BOOK NEEDS A HOLOGRAM What is the wave of the future when […]
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