Why Do We Need School Librarians?

So glad you asked that question. Click on this link and find out 100 Things Kids Will Miss If They Don't Have a School Librarian.

As a former school librarian, I know how important school libraries are--and the people who run them. Studies continue to show that students score better on achievement tests in schools with professionally staffed librarians. Across the curriculum, librarians aid students at their individual levels and needs.

Don't shortchange your students. At a time of budget cuts in many school districts, fight to keep the libraries well-stocked and well-staffed. Every school needs a great library and a great librarian!

Children's Choice Book Awards

For a list of this year's winners in the CHILDREN'S CHOICE BOOK AWARDS--books chosen by the children who read them--click on this link.

Rick Riordan was a big winner! For more info--and tons of photos--visit this Publishers Weekly website.

National Picture Book Week

This is it! NATIONAL PICTURE BOOK WEEK

Celebrate it in style--take out your favorite picture books, some brownies (or snacks of your choice) and ENJOY!

Or take a trip to the library and feast on a huge stack of new picture books!

Or visit a local bookstore and pick out your new favorite picture book to take home with you, settle in with more brownies (or snacks of your choice) and ENJOY!

Oh, and here is a fun little video to watch as well.