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Explore! Discover! Enjoy!Gerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907167091878168145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864798398137760920.post-53866797004594153472015-10-15T08:06:00.000-04:002015-10-15T08:07:25.003-04:00Just Published! TEACHING CIVICS IN THE LIBRARY<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">New Book Addresses Civic Illiteracy</span></span></b></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;">Civics education is “on the books” in all 50 states, yet civic
illiteracy is widespread. Only one third of 12th graders are able to explain
the significance of the Declaration of Independence and fewer than half of 8th
graders know the purpose of the Bill of Rights. This instructional guide, </span></span></span></div>
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<![endif]--><i><span style="color: black;">Teaching Civics in the Library: An Instructional and Historical
Guide for School and Public Librarians</span></i> by Renee Critcher Lyons,
explores the foundations of civics education—and the reasons for its
demise—with commentary from civics education leaders and scholars across the
nation.</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;">
<br />Questions for eliciting civics discussion are provided for all grade levels,
along with detailed civic action and service projects and reading plans. Best
practices and grant writing options are included. The author argues for a
return to early 20th century civics education and details the traditional and
present-day role of America’s libraries in developing a civic minded populace.
School and public librarians are urged to utilize trade books and carefully
evaluated websites to integrate civics within educational and youth services
offerings.</span></span></span></div>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="bodyclass">To read more about the AmazonSmile program, <a href="http://smile.amazon.com/about"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>click here</b></span></a>.</span></span></span>Gerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907167091878168145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864798398137760920.post-72947253944601534902015-07-02T11:02:00.000-04:002015-07-02T11:02:58.588-04:00Share the Story of Our National Anthem with Your Kids<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><b><span style="color: #990000;">"The Star-Spangled Banner" <br />Will Be Played at Many Celebrations <br />This Weekend</span></b></span></span></div>
<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><b><span style="color: #990000;"><i>Do You Know Its History?</i></span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b style="color: #073763;">Try your luck at a few trivia questions about our national anthem: </b><i> </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Do
you know what battle inspired the writing of "The Star-Spangled
Banner?" Did you know our national anthem was originally given a
different title? Why is the "The Star-Spangled Banner" played at
baseball games?</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">You can learn the answers to these questions and more in the article "<a href="http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/starspangled.html"><b style="color: #0b5394;">Star-Spangled Presidents</b></a>" by <a href="http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/staffbios/staffbiosall.html"><b style="color: #0b5394;">Helen Kampion</b></a> on <a href="http://ourwhitehouse.org/"><b style="color: #0b5394;">OurWhiteHouse.org</b></a>. <i> </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><i>On
this fourth of July, why not take a few moments today to share the
dramatic story of our national anthem' history with the young people in
your life? </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">While visiting <a href="http://ourwhitehouse.org/"><b style="color: #0b5394;">OurWhiteHouse.org</b></a>,
be sure to check out the vast array of other articles, resources, and
activities that help young people connect with American history. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">And be
sure to ask for the art and literature anthology <a href="http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/thebook.html"><i style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out</b></i></a> at a library or bookstore near you. </span></div>
Gerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907167091878168145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864798398137760920.post-38347070946367986402015-06-03T08:17:00.000-04:002015-06-03T08:17:45.509-04:00Keep Your Kids Reading This Summer<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Reading Rockets Provides <br />Engaging Summer Reading Resources</span></b></span></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhuyfEPZYpR6n-BU3uA2M4VKqIZRRHO7k5_Wk-IMnRWspfGKi-g5khyphenhyphenp26BI70Vg4BMzIG52ZRpbDkR0vSDwAfbvw2VYqXsyskuR4xrndQ2u8meoANHcNnwgIdAN8lM6acwYw8JmyRe57x/s1600/RR+Start+with+a+Book+Boat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhuyfEPZYpR6n-BU3uA2M4VKqIZRRHO7k5_Wk-IMnRWspfGKi-g5khyphenhyphenp26BI70Vg4BMzIG52ZRpbDkR0vSDwAfbvw2VYqXsyskuR4xrndQ2u8meoANHcNnwgIdAN8lM6acwYw8JmyRe57x/s320/RR+Start+with+a+Book+Boat.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;">With the coming of summer comes summer reading! And </span><span style="color: black;"><b><a href="http://www.readingrockets.org/">Reading Rockets</a></b> has lots of resources
and ideas you can share to help caring adults encourage kids to learn, read,
and have fun in the summer sun.</span><span style="color: black;"></span></span></span></div>
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24 </span><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.startwithabook.org/summer-reading-learning">kid-friendly
themes</a></span></b><span style="color: black;">, like dinosaurs, building, animals, sports, superheroes, music
and more! </span><span style="color: black;">Each theme introduces young readers and their families to great
fiction and nonfiction books, along with hands-on activities that support
reading, writing, and critical thinking skills and links to other great
websites and apps with related content. You’ll also find:<span><span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span><span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"></span></span></span><span style="color: black;">A <b><a href="http://www.startwithabook.org/summer-program-staff">helpful how-to for
summer learning providers</a></b> for taking advantage of Start with a Book’s
resources </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.startwithabook.org/summer-science"><b>Science-themed activity
guides</b> </a></span><span style="color: #1d1d1d;">that combine great books with easy hands-on activities</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span><span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"></span></span></span><span style="color: #1d1d1d;">Practical suggestions for using reading time to </span><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.startwithabook.org/fluent-kids">build a child's reading
fluency</a></span></b><span style="color: #1d1d1d;"> </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span><span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-synthesis: weight style; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"></span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.startwithabook.org/reading-aloud">Tips for parents</a></span></b><span style="color: #1d1d1d;"> in
English, Spanish, and nine other languages to support English language learners</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;">Start with a Book Mom, Carol Shen. Carol<b> </b>is a stay at home mom of
two and a member of the Board of Directors of The Reading Connection.
She's <b><a href="http://www.readingrockets.org/blogs/summer-adventure">blogging
for Reading Rockets</a></b> about her kids' learning adventures using Start
with a Book this summer.</span><span style="color: black;"></span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;">Plus, Start with a Book offers <a href="http://www.startwithabook.org/sms"><b>Reading Tips to Go</b> </a>to support
to parents who need extra help coming up with ideas to keep kids’ reading and
writing skills improving over the summer. Subscribers to this free
service get 3-4 short text messages per week—all summer long—in English
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;">Please consider sharing <b>Reading Tips to Go</b>
with your readers via social media.</span><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: black;">A recent study from the National Bureau of Economic
Research found that San Francisco preschoolers whose parents received text
messages with highly-specific tips on reading to their children or helping them
sound out letters and words performed better on literacy tests than children
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;">There’s even more to
share with families getting ready for summer at Reading Rockets. The<b> <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org/article/get-ready-summer-ideas-teachers-share-families">"virtual
beach bag" of activities</a></b> is packed for teachers to help them help families
get ready for summer and to launch students to fun, enriching summertime
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #1d1d1d;">And the great titles selected by <b>Maria Salvadore</b> in the <b><a href="http://www.readingrockets.org/books/summer/2015">2015 Summer Reading
Guide</a></b> will take young readers on summer reading journeys to Paris,
Provence, Zimbabwe, the beach, Market Street and more! </span></span></span>Gerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907167091878168145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864798398137760920.post-28222412066636433842015-04-20T11:12:00.000-04:002015-04-20T11:12:35.391-04:00Celebrating Poetry Month<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The Horn Book Interviews <br />Poet Nikki Grimes</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">In honor of Poetry Month, the Horn Book's Robin Smith recently interviewed acclaimed poet for young people Nikki Grimes. Here is an excerpt:</span></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><strong>ANSWER:</strong> That interest is already in them. Poetry is a
huge part of their childhood, from the ABC song to jump-rope rhymes to
“Ring Around the Rosie.” Stoking that interest only requires sharing
poems with them to which they can relate. One whiff of poetry about the
stuff of their own childhood, their own lives, and they are off and
running. Once they’ve gotten a good taste of poetry, just try and stop
them from reading and writing it!</span></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Read the entire interview</b> <a href="http://www.hbook.com/2015/04/authors-illustrators/five-questions-for-nikki-grimes/#_"><span style="color: #073763;"><b>here</b></span></a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>MORE About Nikki Grimes</b></span></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL8LpJg3GIFxvupEV0PBHrRVnXDZvvpNzWGSgXAXdT3eynlZ5nxFYGPRYBH0NE9o6tsB0uO7i4cRhbrLJQdvwH4RUv2l2MSHtUHIIKXAY-VqOhvKctEOdp5N3g4s2XCfnctNaWx3jzN8hu/s1600/Nikki+Grimes+Photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL8LpJg3GIFxvupEV0PBHrRVnXDZvvpNzWGSgXAXdT3eynlZ5nxFYGPRYBH0NE9o6tsB0uO7i4cRhbrLJQdvwH4RUv2l2MSHtUHIIKXAY-VqOhvKctEOdp5N3g4s2XCfnctNaWx3jzN8hu/s1600/Nikki+Grimes+Photo.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass"><b>Nikki Grimes</b> does not consider herself a
bona fide storyteller, but, as she told an audience at the Library of
Congress, she is happy to own the title Poet. Born and raised in New
York City, Nikki began composing verse at the age of six and has been
writing ever since that time. Grimes is the recipient of the 2006 NCTE
Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. Her distinguished works
include ALA Notable book <i>What is Goodbye?</i>, Coretta Scott King Award winner <i>Bronx Masquerade</i>, and Coretta Scott King Author Honor books <i>Jazmin's Notebook</i>, <i>Talkin' About Bessie</i>, <i>Dark Sons</i>, <i>The Road to Paris</i>, and <i>Words with Wings</i>.
Grimes is a member of the board of directors of the NCBLA. She lives in
Corona, California. Learn more about Grimes and her books on her
website <b><a href="http://www.nikkigrimes.com/" target="_blank">NikkiGrimes.com</a></b>.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="userContent"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Get Kids Excited About Presidential History Using the Award-Winning Anthology <i><br />Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out</i></b></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br />Our White House</i> was<span> created by the National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance as a collaborative effort by over one hundred </span><span>award-winning </span><span>authors and illustrators to encourage young people to read more about America’s rich history and culture; to think more about America’s future; to talk more about our nation’s leadership; and to act on their own beliefs and convictions, ensuring this great democratic experiment will survive and thrive.</span><br /><span><span><span></span></span></span></span><br /><div>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKBR2_O4r1pXOUrmLTb-DvOQbrZH-wQmus_r85FxRtvk8sWkUDPyV7HNZjYYKfYYnK5F1cu5DZk9CAMsp620XuzqYQX14NL3hQWf9P4CBrTHogrOAFcrYroYJD53C31jGjeycoxh_a088a/s1600/ALA+Great+Web+Sites+Seal.gif" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKBR2_O4r1pXOUrmLTb-DvOQbrZH-wQmus_r85FxRtvk8sWkUDPyV7HNZjYYKfYYnK5F1cu5DZk9CAMsp620XuzqYQX14NL3hQWf9P4CBrTHogrOAFcrYroYJD53C31jGjeycoxh_a088a/s200/ALA+Great+Web+Sites+Seal.gif" width="196" /></a><span><span>The <i>Our White House</i> anthology is supported by a companion educational website, <b><a href="http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/intro.html" style="color: #0b5394;">OurWhiteHouse.org</a></b>, which expands the book content with additional stories, primary sources, articles, activities, and discussion questions related to book topics. </span><span><span>The website also includes printable <b>education resource guides </b>on the <a href="http://ourwhitehouse.org/owhplus.html"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>OWH Plus page</b></span></a> to help you make the most of the book's content in your classroom and library. </span></span><span></span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span><span><span><span></span><span style="color: black;">Learn more about how you can inspire young people using the <em>Our White House</em> resources in the online article</span> "<b><a href="http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/educators-usingOWH.html" style="color: #0b5394;">For Educators: Using <i>Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out</i> and OurWhiteHouse.org in the Classroom."</a></b></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span><span></span>“Eight years in the making, this anthology of White House history convenes an all-star roster of 108 children's authors and illustrators, as well as a few scholars and former White House employees and residents and it is a blue-ribbon choice for family sharing during an election year. Chronologically ordered, the entries range from poems to presidential speeches, satirical cartoons to stately portraits. . . . <span style="color: #006600; font-weight: bold;">The volume makes the invaluable point that history does not have to be remote or abstract, but a personal and ongoing engagement.” </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span>“This handsome compendium is rich with excerpts, poems, and other writings about the historic residence, many of them personal in tone and subject. <span style="color: #006600; font-weight: bold;">With artwork as eclectic as the text, the book offers glimpses into the presidents, their concerns, their families, and the mansion itself.” </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span>On the December 15, 2008 “Martha Stewart Show,” Martha advised procrastinating audience members and viewers to “Think books! I do!” as ideal holiday gifts. With that in mind <i>New York Times</i> book review editor Sam Tanenhaus shared recommendations of eight great books. <i>Our White House</i> was one of those books—the only children’s book on his list! </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span><b style="color: #000099;"><i><br />L.A. Parent</i></b><b><span style="color: #000099;"> Recommendation!</span></b></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #006600; font-weight: bold;">“This is the definitive White House book for history buffs young and old. Whether you seek ghost stories, architectural details, or personal accounts . . . you will not be disappointed.</span> With amazing artwork and entries spanning more than 200 years from literary luminaries ranging from Charles Dickens to Walt Whitman, Gregory Maguire to David McCullough, there is material enough to keep you coming back for more.” </span></span> <div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst" style="font-weight: bold; margin: 12pt 0in 6pt;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span><span style="color: #000099;">Awards </span></span></span></span></div>
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<li style="color: #006600; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span> 2009-2010 National Endowment for the Humanities <i>We the People </i>“Picturing America” Bookshelf Award </span></span></span></li>
<li style="color: #006600; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span> 2009 American Library Association Notable Children’s Book for All Ages </span></span></span></li>
<li style="color: #006600; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span> 2009 National Council for Social Studies and the Children’s Book Council Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People </span></span></span></li>
<li style="color: #006600; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span> 2009 International Reading Association Teachers’ Choices Booklist Selection</span></span></span></li>
<li style="color: #006600; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span>Amazon.com Best Books of 2008 Top 10 Editors’ Pick for Middle Readers </span></span></span></li>
<li style="color: #006600; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span>Parents’ Choice Foundation Recommended Book Award, Fall 2008</span></span></span></li>
<li style="color: #006600; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span><i>School Library Journal</i> Best Books of the Year 2008</span></span></span></li>
<li style="color: #006600; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span><i>The Horn Book</i> Fanfare, Best Books of 2008</span></span></span></li>
<li style="color: #006600; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span><span style="font-style: italic;">Publisher’s Weekly</span> 2008 Best Books of the Year, Children’s Nonfiction</span></span></span></li>
<li style="color: #006600; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span><span style="font-style: italic;">Publishers Weekly </span>2008 Cuffie Award, Best Nonfiction Treatment of a Subject, Honorable Mention </span></span></span></li>
<li style="color: #006600; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span>Scripps-Howard News Service Favorite Children's Book of 2008</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span><a href="http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/" style="color: #000099; font-weight: bold;">www.ourwhitehouse.org</a><span style="color: #006600; font-weight: bold;"> named a 2009 American Library Association “Great Websites for Kids”</span></span></span></span></li>
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Gerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907167091878168145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864798398137760920.post-71979047524616666872015-01-20T16:56:00.001-05:002015-01-20T16:56:29.880-05:00State of the Union Address Tonight<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="font-size: 130%;">Helping Young People Connect with Contemporary Events</span></b></span><br />Tonight
President Obama will make his state of the union address to Congress.
Will he find refuge in the White House movie theater sometime beforehand to
practice his delivery of tonight's speech, just as his predecessor
President George W. Bush liked to do? What policies and legislative
goals will the president be promoting tonight? Is the state of the union
address important? Need we watch?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;">In his 1949 state of the union address, <b>President Harry S Truman proposed his program of social and economic reform</b>,
asserting that “Every segment of our population, and every individual,
has a right to expect from his government a fair deal." </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;">In his state of the union address of <b>1974, President Richard Nixon refused to resign</b> the presidency despite the rising tide of suspicion that was enveloping him...yet he did resign seven months later.<br /><br />And in 1982 <b>with the country in recession President Ronald Reagan called for a “New Federalism”</b>
in his state of the union address, advocating for less federal spending
and more state initiatives to solve social and economic problems.<br /><br /><b><span style="color: #990000;">What might President Obama be proposing for Americans in tonight's speech?</span></b><br /><b>Events
such as the state of the union address provide a perfect opportunity to
continue our dialog about American history and politics with our young
people.</b> <span style="color: black;">Encourage young people to watch
tonight's address. Watch it with them! When the speech is over, turn off
the TV pundits and discuss the speech. What did they think about it? Do
they agree with the president's proposals</span><span style="color: black;">? Why or why not? Take the time to help young people make the connection to their own lives. </span></span><span style="color: black;"><b>Learn more about the constitutional requirements for the state of the union address in the New York Times article </b></span><a href="http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/subjects/s/state_of_the_union_message_us/index.html?inline=nyt-classifier"><span style="color: #3333ff;"><b>State of the Union</b></span></a><span style="color: black;">.<br /><br />An excellent resource to consult regarding the presidency, politics, and American history is the </span><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.thencbla.org/"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPpzI_ZLrT_sy8HYD7vWAlL4TyXnlqCdOXxOu6t-pDEkHvZccXk0Ypp_mii95vYMwFWDYwSmKV4wdIIpGwrFAea6AHWyywgRNNAsO3D7rG0okNymq0gz-qo-Uf_oef2htGmZr7x7ZwSgbG/s320/WHB+Cover.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431401900027419746" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 320px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 274px;" /></a></span><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.thencbla.org/"><b><span style="color: #3333ff;">NCBLA’s</span></b></a> art and literary anthology <i><a href="http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/thebook.html"><b><span style="color: #3333ff;">Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out</span></b></a></i>. <i><b>Our White House</b></i>
seeks to build on logical links between literacy, historical literacy,
and civic engagement. Coordinating activities and discussion
suggestions, as well as additional articles, are available on the book's
supplemental website: <a href="http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/intro.html"><b><span style="color: #3333ff;">ourwhitehouse.org</span></b></a>.<br /><br />On <a href="http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/intro.html"><b><span style="color: #3333ff;">ourwhitehouse.org</span></b></a>, learn from a political speech writer how a state of the union address differs from an inaugural address in "</span><a href="http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/writing_lafauci.html"><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: #3333ff;">Writing Political Speeches: An Interview with Thomas LaFauci</span></b>." </span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">Also on <a href="http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/intro.html"><b><span style="color: #3333ff;">ourwhitehouse.org</span></b></a>, discover <a href="http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/researchtips.html"><b><span style="color: #3333ff;">research tips</span></b> </a>to help adults guide young people in their quest for knowledge, </span><a href="http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/presfacts.html"><b><span style="color: #3333ff;">Presidential facts</span></b></a>, <a href="http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/fieldguidewhouse.html"><b><span style="color: #3333ff;">tips on visiting the White Hous</span><span style="color: #3333ff;">e</span></b></a>, </span><span style="color: black;">and an extensive <a href="http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/greathisweb.html"><b><span style="color: #3333ff;">guide of additional history websites</span></b></a> you can share with young people. </span></span></div>
Gerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907167091878168145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864798398137760920.post-92119155390139113442015-01-09T08:37:00.000-05:002015-01-09T08:37:46.444-05:00New Year Resolutions<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNAgG8mT0VCLiMzwQFgZ0WDmFBke4fCU4YqWxPxqAc04AoyaskZOTShbR5GEF7VStG3Bj-FHgxkUA5obRW6ljXklHoar_6gK7d1WRio0b8p4y3quhhKbq7my4xWYV1SrOyH2FtrTTbTTZx/s1600/Boy+Reads+with+Mother+Photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNAgG8mT0VCLiMzwQFgZ0WDmFBke4fCU4YqWxPxqAc04AoyaskZOTShbR5GEF7VStG3Bj-FHgxkUA5obRW6ljXklHoar_6gK7d1WRio0b8p4y3quhhKbq7my4xWYV1SrOyH2FtrTTbTTZx/s1600/Boy+Reads+with+Mother+Photo.jpg" height="213" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b><span class="medhead15class">I Will Read To My Kids -- <br />If I Ever Find The Time!</span></b></span></span><span class="bodyclass"></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass"></span><span class="bodyclass">
<br />
All right, so you've heard that you should read aloud to your kids
fifteen minutes everyday. You've heard from teachers and pediatricians
and politicians and the so-called "educational experts" that it is the
best thing you can do ensure your child's success in reading and school.
But who are they trying to kid with this fifteen minutes a day deal? It
takes a heck of a lot more time than fifteen minutes a day!<br />
<br />
First, if you are going to read books, you've got to have books to
read. And that means getting everyone dressed, then driving to the
library through rain, sun, sleet, hail, or snow, because at ten to
twenty dollars a pop you're probably not going to have a pile of kid's
books on your shelf at home. And a trip to the library is going to take
at least a half hour and then you have to return the books, and of
course one book will be lost, and you will be late getting it back. Then
you will be penalized with late fees, all of which takes even more
time.<br />
<br />
And, you have not one child, but three, all different ages, all
different temperaments, all different interests. Do you read different
books to each child individually? That adds up to 45 minutes a day. And
how do you know what book to read to each one? Do you read to all three
at once? What if your three year old gets up and walks away in the
middle of the story? And what if the baby starts crying? And what if
your eight year old doesn't want to read "baby books" any more? And what
if you've been working all day and you're so bone tired that you can't
even keep your eyelids open to read?<br />
<br />
I know. I understand. I've been there, too, with three kids, two
jobs, and a husband whose work requires him to travel extensively. So
here's the bad news. The best thing you can do to help your child
succeed in reading and in school is to read aloud to them, period, the
end. Why? Because you, taking the time to read aloud to your children,
especially when you are so very busy, shows them that you think words
and reading and books are very important. Reading aloud to children
enriches their vocabularies, models reading behaviors, expands their
emotional expression, and introduces them to story, history, folklore,
and culture, enlarging their world. They love you. When you take the
time to read to your kids, their love for you spills over. It
encompasses all that you do together, so they will automatically begin
to love books and language, too. And kids who love books and language
definitely have a leg up on everyone else when they start school.<br />
<br />
Here's the good news. Forget the fifteen minutes a day thing. Think
about reading time in terms of a week's length of time instead of a
day. When my kids were little I worried about their eating habits. Were
they getting representative foods from all five food groups everyday?
No. Sometimes my oldest would only eat chicken nuggets, peas, and white
bread slathered with peanut butter for days. Eventually, I stopped
worrying about daily food intake and began to think of my childrens'
nutrition in terms of a week's time. It was only then that I realized
that within a week they ate from a variety of food groups and were
getting all the nutritional requirements their bodies needed to grow.<br />
<br />
Think of your children's brain growth in weekly terms, too. Think
in terms of providing your kids with language enriching experiences. For
example; if you don't have the time to read a book aloud, tell them a
story while you do the dinner dishes. The story can be as simple as you
recalling a childhood memory, like the time your cat Henry gave birth to
kittens under your parents' bed. Or, borrow a few book and tape sets
from the library and when you are tired, lie down on your bed with your
kids and listen to the tape together. While, driving back and forth
doing errands play alphabet and word games in the car, or listen to
great songs on a tape or a CD and sing along with the lyrics. Have your
children "read" you a well loved book that they have actually memorized.
Then, when you have the chance during the week to read for more than
fifteen minutes, do so. It will compensate for the days you couldn't
find time to read.<br />
<br />
Be honest with yourself. Is it really a great imposition to get to
the library? Do you find the time to go to the mall? Do you find the
time to rent videos or DVD's? Videos have to be returned, too. If you
really don't have the time to go to the library, check out your
library's services. Many libraries now have bookmobiles which bring the
books to you. And for returns, libraries can often arrange book pick-ups
or they can renew your books over the phone.<br />
<br />
Resolve this year to read aloud more to your children. Talk with
them. Discuss their day and yours. Tell them more stories, made-up and
real. Sing them more songs. It is time spent that you will never regret.<br />
<br />
© 2007 Mary Brigid Barrett</span></span></span>Gerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907167091878168145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864798398137760920.post-8890949701238367402015-01-05T11:02:00.001-05:002015-01-05T11:03:01.117-05:00From Real Talk Publishing on TeenReads.com<h3 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Robin Adelson, Outgoing Executive Director <br />of the CBC and Every Child a Reader, <br />Talks to Teen Reads</span></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Take a moment and read the insightful interview with esteemed Executive Director Robin Adelson of the Children's Book Council and Every Child a Reader on TeenReads.com <a href="http://www.teenreads.com/features/real-talk-publishing-the-people-behind-the-books/robin-adelson-executive-director-of-the-cb"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>here</b></span></a>.</span></span></span></h3>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9t5tvYQYz-uudLZuWNeHdEVyUq3G0XsiMvsPCahbZgJtPfix62lmhcTbFDC8OM0Bu-KX0DzAewqckDbzIKgSgVK6QGCxn5VxlfpbZUOTGlLsFFHXZCUUlslZVbZRgXQkRExSWtWaZfpPp/s1600/Robin+Adelson.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9t5tvYQYz-uudLZuWNeHdEVyUq3G0XsiMvsPCahbZgJtPfix62lmhcTbFDC8OM0Bu-KX0DzAewqckDbzIKgSgVK6QGCxn5VxlfpbZUOTGlLsFFHXZCUUlslZVbZRgXQkRExSWtWaZfpPp/s1600/Robin+Adelson.jpg" /></a><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Here is an excerpt:</span></span></span></h3>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Every Child a Reader is a charitable organization focusing on
literacy. Its mission is to instill a lifelong love of reading in
children. It’s not enough to learn how to read. <b>For a child to truly
reach their potential as a student and ultimately as a productive member
of society, you need to look beyond<i> just</i> learning the basics
of reading. And to get beyond the basics, you have to have an
appreciation for reading. </b>With all of the things competing for your
leisure time, if reading is one of those choices that you'll consider as
you grow up, it expands your horizons in ways that ultimately expand
your potential.
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">We try to instill a lifelong love of reading by promoting the <i>joy</i> of
reading, so it’s not just associated with school and chores and
homework, but is recognized as something entertaining, cultural and
artistic.</span></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Learn more about the Children's Book Council at <a href="http://cbcbooks.org/"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>CBCBooks.org</b></span></a> and Every Child a Reader at<b> <a href="http://ecarfoundation.org/"><span style="color: #0b5394;">ECARFoundation.org</span></a></b>. </span></span></span></h3>
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Gerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907167091878168145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864798398137760920.post-59943769895688324992014-12-22T08:39:00.002-05:002014-12-22T08:39:38.502-05:00Donate Today!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<![endif]--><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><strong>Expert
Tips for Finding Perfect Books<br /> for Special Young People </strong><b><strong><br />this Holiday
Season</strong></b></span></span></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOAPwIC8aHHuYxdoT4-8fL782hbluR497U1CiuLrslzsmBdoa5VE9nrwNefmRrKzCRQNVz7ZcCwRVmgU3hB1_lrxmRBn45KisQ7suc5ByLBrRefcinOWOZ3F14c4xry7liB80m5kKrqrhT/s1600/Boy+Reads+with+Mother+Photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOAPwIC8aHHuYxdoT4-8fL782hbluR497U1CiuLrslzsmBdoa5VE9nrwNefmRrKzCRQNVz7ZcCwRVmgU3hB1_lrxmRBn45KisQ7suc5ByLBrRefcinOWOZ3F14c4xry7liB80m5kKrqrhT/s1600/Boy+Reads+with+Mother+Photo.jpg" height="213" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">When you buy a special book for a child at
Hanukkah, Christmas, or Kwanzaa, it helps your child to create emotional
connections linking family, tradition, and reading. It also sends the
message that receiving books is as pleasurable an experience as
receiving toys.<br />
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I asked Natacha Liuzzi, librarian and book buyer, for some
age-pertinent book suggestions for gift giving this year. Natacha's
youthful appearance belies the fact that she has years of experience
connecting kids to books. For eight years, Natacha was the Children's
Services Librarian at the Hinesburg Public Library in Hinesburg,
Vermont. There she was responsible for buying all the children's, middle
grade, and young adult materials, servicing children from toddlers
through to high school students. Currently, Natacha is the children's
book buyer for the independent Bear Pond Books in Montpelier, Vermont.
For the past four years she has served on a committee that nominates
picture books for the Red Clover Award, Vermont's annual student choice
awards. She is also the RIF coordinator for the Hinesburg Community
School, providing each student with a free book three times yearly, and
she was the Hinesburg Literacy Team coordinator working with area
preschool and reading teachers throughout Chittenden County.<br />
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Finding a special book for the child you love can be an
overwhelming task given the selection available at your bookstore.
Natacha offers the following advice:</span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">Find out what the child or teen has read already. Ask them what authors they like to read.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">Discover the subjects and topics that interest them.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">Find out if they prefer fiction or nonfiction, fantasy or reality.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">Don't be afraid to ask your neighborhood children's librarian or children's books seller for suggestions and advice.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">Read your local newspaper's book section. Many newspapers and magazines feature book suggestions this time of year.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">Be
consumer savvy. The books with biggest marketing budgets are not
necessarily the best books for you child or teen. And conversely, a book
you've never heard of may contain the story that changes your child’s
or teen's life. Natacha says, "Just because a book jacket may look
promising does not mean the story is going to live up to it. We all fall
victim at one time or another to 'judging a book by its cover.'</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">Take into
consideration the content and age recommendation. I think great care
needs to be taken, especially if a young reader is at a higher reading
level. Even though the child can read the material the content is not
always appropriate.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">No one is ever too old for a picture book!!</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">Consider all possibilities: great literature
and fun, entertaining books. Says Natacha, "Think of books in terms of
chocolate mousse and a Hershey kiss. There are moments for both!"</span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="redhead15class"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Great Book Gift Suggestions </b></span></span></span></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">Going to the bookstore with a list of
recommended books in hand can help guide your choices. Click the titles of
the following lists for some authoritative advice:</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
</span></span><ul>
<li><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass"><a href="http://www.readingrockets.org/books/buying_guide/2014" target="_blank">Reading Rockets' Holiday Buying Guide (Birth through Age 12)</a></span></span></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass"><a href="http://www.adlit.org/books_by_theme/" target="_blank">AdLit.org's Great Books for Teens (Listed by Theme)</a></span></span></span></b></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass"><b><a href="http://www.thencbla.org/ISOW_Ed_Materials.html" target="_blank">The NCBLA's <i>In Search of Wonder</i> Lists of Book Recommendations By Category (Birth through Young Adult) </a></b><i>(Be sure to scroll down to "Lists of Book Recommendations by Category.)</i></span></span></span></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass"><a href="http://www.hbook.com/2014/12/choosing-books/horn-book-magazine/horn-book-fanfare-2014/#_" target="_blank">The Horn Book Fanfare, Best Books for 2014 (Birth through Young Adult)</a></span></span></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass"><a href="http://ccbc.education.wisc.edu/CCBC_Choices_2014_citations.pdf" target="_blank"> Cooperative Children’s Book Center Book Choices 2014 (Birth through Young Adult)</a></span></span></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass"><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/07/books/review/notable-childrens-books-of-2014.html?_r=0" target="_blank">The New York Times Notable Children's Books of 2014</a></span></span></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass"><a href="http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2014/02/yalsa-names-2014-best-fiction-young-adults" target="_blank">Young Adult Library Services Association Best Fiction for Young Adults 2014</a></span></span></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass"><a href="http://www.ala.org/news/mediapresscenter/presskits/youthmediaawards/alayouthmediaawards" target="_blank">American Library Association Youth Media Awards (Birth through Young Adult)</a></span></span></span></b></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">© 2005, 2014 by Mary Brigid Barrett</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The lighting ceremony of the National Menorah on the White House Ellipse will take place Tuesday, December 16th at 4:00 p.m.</b> Tickets are FREE, but required for entry. To learn more, <a href="http://nationalmenorah.org/"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>click here</b></span></a>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Share the story of how the Christmas tree became a White House tradition</b> and how farmers across America compete to grow the “Grand Champion” selected to adorn the White House each year in "<a href="http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/champions.html"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Grand Champions of the White House</b></span></a>" by <b>Renee Critcher Lyons</b> on <b><a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FOurWhiteHouse.org%2F&h=NAQFeldbm&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OurWhiteHouse.org</a></b></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">.</span><br />
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<a href="https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10858516_759903844098084_518616401544489040_n.jpg?oh=02ba701aec6650332151a339e9ac2893&oe=54F9FD07&__gda__=1426960698_47525e6c591b23fe526f4d7060c49490" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" class="photo_img img" height="319" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10858516_759903844098084_518616401544489040_n.jpg?oh=02ba701aec6650332151a339e9ac2893&oe=54F9FD07&__gda__=1426960698_47525e6c591b23fe526f4d7060c49490" title="" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Read about the </b><b>history of the National Christmas Tree</b>, which graces the Ellipse between the White House and the Washington Monument, in "<a href="http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/natchristree.html"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Our National Christmas Tree</b></span></a>" by Cheli Mennella on <b><a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FOurWhiteHouse.org%2F&h=JAQEb5k_x&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OurWhiteHouse.org</a></b></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">. Here is an excerpt:</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">The
magnificent blue spruce towers above the Ellipse, the ground between
the White House and the Washington Monument. Throughout the year it is
a silent reminder of yuletide pleasures and joy. Then in December the
tree takes on new significance. Dressed in strands of colorful lights
and trimmed with ornaments, the tree, our National Christmas Tree,
becomes a beacon of beauty and brilliance.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Watch the lighting ceremony of this year's tree at</b>: </span></span><a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fthenationaltree.org%2F2014-national-christmas-tree-lighting-on-demand%2F&h=CAQEIckI0&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">http://thenationaltree.org/2014-national-christmas-tree-lighting-on-demand/</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Read Newbery-medal winning author <b>Susan Cooper's contrasting memories of the White House</b>--one at a time of sorrow and another at a time of Christmas splendor--in "<b>Memory of the White House</b>" on <b><a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FOurWhiteHouse.org%2F&h=4AQFpnYP6&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OurWhiteHouse.org</a></b> at: </span><a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourwhitehouse.org%2Fmemoryofwhouse.html&h=YAQEGNSJ4&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/memoryofwhouse.html</span></a><br />
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<a href="https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10383987_759904030764732_7410596836249796347_n.jpg?oh=6e5b8567f753026f8d03aff09b8d7e16&oe=55063024" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" class="photo_img img" src="https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10383987_759904030764732_7410596836249796347_n.jpg?oh=6e5b8567f753026f8d03aff09b8d7e16&oe=55063024" title="" /></a><span style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Discover MORE About the White House and <br />American History in <i><br />Our White House: <br />Looking In, Looking Out</i></span></span></b></span><br />
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even more information and stories about White House holiday
traditions, the presidents and first ladies, and American history,
check out a copy of <b><i>Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out</i></b>
from your local library and share the extensive fiction and nonfiction
pieces and plethora of original art illustrations with the young
people in your life. To learn more about White House holidays, you
might choose to read how the American hostage crisis in 1979 affected
the lighting of the national Christmas tree during President Carter’s
term in office in “<i>From Christmas in Plains: Memories</i>” by Jimmy Carter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out </i></b>is sold in hardcover and paperback at bookstores everywhere. LEARN MORE about this anthology at <b><a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FOurWhiteHouse.org%2F&h=ZAQHkvCi_&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OurWhiteHouse.org</a></b>.</span></span><br />
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Gerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907167091878168145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864798398137760920.post-52003383354664059582014-11-11T17:17:00.000-05:002014-11-11T17:17:16.914-05:00NCBLA Ed Guides Help You Implement Common Core in the Classroom<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="body13lead"><b>Are you looking for creative ways to implement outstanding fiction and nonfiction literature in your library and classroom using the Common Core English Language Standards?</b> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="body13lead">Then be sure to check out the NCBLA's <a href="http://www.thencbla.org/ISOW_Ed_Materials.html"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>education support materials </b></span></a>designed to supplement our recent </span><span class="body13lead">interdisciplinary professional development day titled </span><span class="body13lead"><b><i>In Search of Wonder: Common Core and More</i></b>, held in </span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="body13lead">conjunction with the Perry Ohio School District.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="body13lead"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Author Education Resource Guides</b></span> </span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>In Search of Wonder </i>Author Katherine Paterson<br />Photo (c) 2014 Jeff Rzeszotarski</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="body13lead">W</span>e have developed a series of five education resource guides, each of which provides engaging activities and discussion questions all linked to particular Common Core standards and designed to demonstrate how you can use the books of renowned authors <b>Katherine Paterson</b>, <b>Steven Kellogg</b>, <b>Nikki Grimes</b>, <b>Tanya Lee Stone</b>, and <b>Chris Crutcher</b> in your classroom or library. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="body13lead"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Lists of Book Recommendations by Category </b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>In Search of Wonder</i> Author Nikki Grimes<br />Photo (c) 2014 David Rzeszotarski</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="body13lead">In addition, our participating specialists in literature for young people </span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="body13lead">shared their expertise by recommending both fiction and nonfiction book titles—new titles and classic titles!—that represent some of the best books for young people in twelve different categories:</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass"><span style="color: #9b1d05;">• </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">Earth Science, Geology, and Plant Life</a><br /><span style="color: #9b1d05;">• </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">Humans and Animals, Biology and Health</a><br /><span style="color: #9b1d05;">• </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">Chemistry and Physics</a><br /><span style="color: #9b1d05;">• </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">Math</a><br /><span style="color: #9b1d05;">• </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">Computer Science, Engineering, and Technology</a><br /><span style="color: #9b1d05;">• </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">American History</a><br /><span style="color: #9b1d05;">• </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">World History</a><br /><span style="color: #9b1d05;">• </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">Geography</a><br /><span style="color: #9b1d05;">• </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">American Literature</a><br /><span style="color: #9b1d05;">• </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">World Literature</a><br /><span style="color: #9b1d05;">• </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">Visual Arts</a><br /><span style="color: #9b1d05;">• </span>Performing Arts</span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>In Search of Wonder</i> Author Tanya Lee Stone<br />Photo (c) 2014 Verdi Photography</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">The entry for each book in the book lists includes a recommended age range and summary to help you decide which books will meet your needs, plus other basic information you need to find the book at your library or bookstore. Just like our education resource guides, each list has been published as an easy-to-print file. </span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass"></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">To review, download, and print all our education resources, <a href="http://www.thencbla.org/ISOW_Ed_Materials.html"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>click here</b></span></a>. </span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>In Search of Wonder</i> Author Chris Crutcher<br />Photo (c) 2014 David Rzeszotarski</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">To read more about <i>In Search of Wonder</i>, including the biographies of our participating authors and lists of their books with Common Core Connections, <a href="http://www.thencbla.org/In_Search_of_Wonder.html"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>click here</b></span></a>. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">And to see the full photo album from our day-long event that celebrated quality fiction and nonfiction literature, visit our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.733145436773925.1073741827.108533955901746&type=3"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Facebook page</b></span></a>. While you are there, be sure to <b>Like Us</b> so you can keep up with all our projects and events!</span></span></span><br />
Gerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907167091878168145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864798398137760920.post-45692611934982687082014-10-31T09:28:00.000-04:002014-10-31T09:29:13.632-04:00Two Hundred Years Later.<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This Year Marks <br />200th Anniversary of the <br />Burning of the White House</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">In August of 1814, during the War of 1812, British troops marched into our nation's capital and set fire to the White House. </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">In the NCBLA's award-winning anthology <a href="http://ourwhitehouse.org/intro.html"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b><i>Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out</i></b></span></a>, young </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">people can learn not only about the building of the White House, but also why it burned in 1814 through its i<span class="a" style="left: 3293px; top: 3210px; word-spacing: -2px;">ncomparable</span><span class="a" style="left: 531px; top: 3302px; word-spacing: -2px;"> collection of essays, personal accounts, historical fiction, poetry, and stunning array of <span class="w6"></span>original art</span><span class="a" style="left: 531px; top: 3396px; word-spacing: -2px;">. </span><i> </i></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Wendell Minor's stunning illustration "<b>Struggling to Stand</b>"</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Ralph Ketcham's enlightening essay regarding the days and events preceding the War of 1812 in "<b>The White House Prepares for War: 1812</b>"</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Susan Cooper's poignant, imagined letter written by a British soldier to his parents about the burning of the White House titled "<b>The Burning of the White House</b>"</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Don Brown's story of Dolley Madison in "<b>Dolley Madison Rescues George Washington</b>"</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">An excerpt from the 1865 memoir of Paul Jennings, a former slave who worked in the Madison White House, titled "<b>The First White House Memoir: 1865</b>" </span></span></li>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid2Y-ZJW4k72Q3ugi1YVU90LJkS4JD9-U7-sPU3OhB8KqRa21yGgveLNQsi8FwSkTHwnaskQLOJJa2sGPHM436E2uluRcwN07mRcvTW1EjVqr1vYG_Up4gp2lxYycu2QwhXuRmsowTDXn-/s1600/OWH+Hardcover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid2Y-ZJW4k72Q3ugi1YVU90LJkS4JD9-U7-sPU3OhB8KqRa21yGgveLNQsi8FwSkTHwnaskQLOJJa2sGPHM436E2uluRcwN07mRcvTW1EjVqr1vYG_Up4gp2lxYycu2QwhXuRmsowTDXn-/s1600/OWH+Hardcover.jpg" height="320" width="273" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Also check out the exclusive articles and education resources available on the companion website <a href="http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/intro.html"><b style="color: #0b5394;">OurWhiteHouse.org</b></a><span id="goog_1929576248"></span><span id="goog_1929576249"></span>, such as: </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">"<a href="http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/primarydolleyletter.html"><b style="color: #0b5394;">Primary Sources: Dolley Madison's Letter to Her Sister About the Burning of the White House</b></a>" </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">"<a href="http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/starspangled.html"><b style="color: #0b5394;">Star Spangled Presidents</b></a>" by Helen Kampion</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">"<a href="http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/presfacts.html"><b style="color: #0b5394;">Presidential Fact Files</b></a>" and "<a href="http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/fstladyfacts.html"><b style="color: #0b5394;">First Lady Fact Files</b></a>" </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span><b><i>Our White House</i> is available </b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="color: #990000;"><b>in both hardcover and paperback from Candlewick Press. </b></span><br /><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Ask for it at a library or bookstore near you!</b></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></span>Gerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907167091878168145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864798398137760920.post-81879262053996253132014-09-20T11:29:00.000-04:002014-09-20T11:29:04.984-04:00Happy Anniversary "Star Spangled Banner!"<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="userContent"><span style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">September 2014 Marks <br />the 200th Anniversary of <br />Our National Anthem</span></b></span></span></span></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggb8Jae9sSylGolK1a1A5TIPBFBcr22i02MI2W2j2QRXZNbyQ22KokHGKBfIRpZ33rrCjohN_5PV0xjzF5MH3GvvMO-FvzuFtc6urzySkpp2iK5Ht49AXu1DyDbuRkEtoJGO9RdSnsPIcL/s1600/Star+Spangled+Banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggb8Jae9sSylGolK1a1A5TIPBFBcr22i02MI2W2j2QRXZNbyQ22KokHGKBfIRpZ33rrCjohN_5PV0xjzF5MH3GvvMO-FvzuFtc6urzySkpp2iK5Ht49AXu1DyDbuRkEtoJGO9RdSnsPIcL/s1600/Star+Spangled+Banner.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="userContent">This month marks the 200th anniversary of "<b>The Star Spangled Banner</b>." Did you know that our national anthem has its roots in a poem and a drinking song? And that baseball played a role in its history?</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="userContent">Share the story of how Francis Scott Key's poem
became our national anthem. It's all in "<a href="http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/starspangled.html"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Star Spangled Presidents</b></span></a>" by
Helen Kampion on the NCBLA's education website <a href="http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/intro.html"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>OurWhiteHouse.org</b></span></a>! <a href="http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/starspangled.html"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Click here</b></span></a> to read the article.</span></span></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGBGTwyeCtbKj-GOxqhU3HGXI3EMXDVSXz5L7Pts1ZUAl9UH39YhArJCrvOHsMf9GVq7h1H87jVcmqIUGMk2XHWzybyenB7gYW_McID8sETmXguuyeoCNjbkLGtRXX-udog_vh74qTgJ7C/s1600/OWH+Hardcover+with+Border.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGBGTwyeCtbKj-GOxqhU3HGXI3EMXDVSXz5L7Pts1ZUAl9UH39YhArJCrvOHsMf9GVq7h1H87jVcmqIUGMk2XHWzybyenB7gYW_McID8sETmXguuyeoCNjbkLGtRXX-udog_vh74qTgJ7C/s1600/OWH+Hardcover+with+Border.jpg" height="320" width="274" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="userContent">The website </span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="userContent"><a href="http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/intro.html"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>OurWhiteHouse.org</b></span></a> is the online education companion to </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">the <span>NCBLA's award-winning anthology <a href="http://ourwhitehouse.org/intro.html"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b><i>Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out</i></b></span></a>, an i<span><span class="a" style="left: 3293px; top: 3210px; word-spacing: -2px;">ncomparable</span><span class="a" style="left: 531px; top: 3302px; word-spacing: -2px;"> collection of essays, personal accounts, historical fiction, poetry, and a stunning array of <span class="w6"></span>original art,</span><span class="a" style="left: 531px; top: 3396px; word-spacing: -2px;"> offering a multifaceted look at America’s history through the prism of <span class="w8"></span>the White House. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span><span><span class="a" style="left: 531px; top: 3396px; word-spacing: -2px;"><span><span><span>With <i>Our White House</i>, kids can learn about the building of the White House--and why it once burned. They can engage with intimate stories of those who have resided in the White House over the years, including presidential pets and ghosts! And kids can also discover the joys and sorrows that have faced our nation and the often gut-wrenching decisions needed to be made by our presidents.</span><i><br /><br />Our White House</i> was<span> created by the National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance as a collaborative effort by over one hundred </span><span>award-winning </span><span>authors and illustrators to encourage young people to read more about America’s rich history and culture; to think more about America’s future; to talk more about our nation’s leadership; and to act on their own beliefs and convictions, ensuring this great democratic experiment will survive and thrive.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span><span><span class="a" style="left: 531px; top: 3396px; word-spacing: -2px;">Ask for <i>Our White House</i> at a library or bookstore near you! And learn more at <a href="http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/thebook.html"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>OurWhiteHouse.org</b></span></a>. </span></span> </span></span></span><br />
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<![endif]--><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Northern Ohio </b></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>SCBWI to Host <br />Three Fall Writing Events</b></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIez1tyi8949z4BrlgptBJckIKcTlabH-cq6Tj_yXbo5W0QH1ZlgecONWC5_NOPjROUjc_PDhG2VLHvZqgwkpQLeLxaWNzLSl_7pwP_Y58wzxK_SKRxaSfbOWfZ_cYUmz3Tpc7_yXss9Bp/s1600/SCBWI+Logo.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIez1tyi8949z4BrlgptBJckIKcTlabH-cq6Tj_yXbo5W0QH1ZlgecONWC5_NOPjROUjc_PDhG2VLHvZqgwkpQLeLxaWNzLSl_7pwP_Y58wzxK_SKRxaSfbOWfZ_cYUmz3Tpc7_yXss9Bp/s1600/SCBWI+Logo.bmp" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;">The Northern Ohio chapter
of the <a href="http://www.scbwi.org/"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators</b></span></a> (SCBWI) invites adults interested in writing for young people
to join them at their monthly workshops and annual conference. You do not need to
be a member of SCBWI to attend.<br />
<br />
SCBWI is the only professional organization specifically for those individuals
writing and illustrating for children and young adults. It acts as a network
for the exchange of knowledge between writers, illustrators, editors,
publishers, agents, librarians, educators, booksellers and others involved with
literature for young people (see <a href="https://www.blogger.com/www.scbwi.org">www.scbwi.org</a>).<br />
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Upcoming <a href="https://ohionorth.scbwi.org/events/">2014 events</a> include:<br />
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;">
<b>In the Heart of it All – SCBWI: Northern Ohio’s 12th
Annual Conference</b>, September 19-20 at the Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel.
The perfect place to learn more about writing and illustrating and meet some of
the most knowledgeable professionals in the field of publishing who are eager
to educate, inspire, and encourage attendees!</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Good is no longer Good Enough – Writing the Stand-out
Picture Book/ Novel Workshop with Dandi Daley Mackall,</b> October 18 at the
Holiday Inn Cleveland South. Through presentations, writing exercises, Q&A
and written critiques, the day's emphasis will be on striving for excellence
when writing picture books, nonfiction picture books, novels and historical
fiction novels. (There is currently a waiting list for this event.)</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;">
<b>November 15th Critique Meeting with Michelle Houts,</b>
November 15 at the Highland Library in Medina. Bring a manuscript to share or
just listen and learn from others’ critiques.</span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;">
Pre-registration is required for all events. For more details, visit<b> <a href="https://ohionorth.scbwi.org/">https://ohionorth.scbwi.org</a></b>. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
<b>Questions? </b>Contact Victoria Selvaggio, SCBWI: Northern Ohio Regional
Advisor at <a href="mailto:vselvaggio@windstream.net">vselvaggio@windstream.net</a>.
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</span></span></span>Gerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907167091878168145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864798398137760920.post-89240094237546636332014-09-05T15:16:00.002-04:002014-09-05T15:16:12.483-04:00Join Us at IN SEARCH OF WONDER October 17, 2014 in Perry, Ohio<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Top FIVE Reasons to Register for <i><br />In Search of Wonder: Common Core & More</i></span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Teachers, principals, librarians, parents, students of education and library science, book lovers--you are ALL invited to register for the NCBLA's upcoming literary event <br /><i><a href="http://www.thencbla.org/In_Search_of_Wonder.html"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>In Search of Wonder: Common Core & More</b></span></a></i> <span class="bodyclass"><br />to be held <b>Friday, October 17, 2014</b> from <b>9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.</b> in <b>Perry, Ohio</b>.</span> <span class="bodyclass"><br /><br /><b><i>But WHY should you take a day to attend? </i>We are so glad you asked!</b></span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass"><b><span style="color: #990000;">FIVE FAMOUS AUTHORS</span>! </b><br />Sit back and hear firsthand the inspiring, wise, and often witty words of five of America's most talented authors: <b>Katherine Paterson</b>, </span><span class="bodyclass"><b>Steven Kellogg</b>,<b> Nikki Grimes</b>,<b> Tanya Lee Stone</b>, and <b>Chris Crutcher</b>!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass"></span><b><span style="color: #990000;">COMMON CORE COMMENTARY</span>!</b><br />Are you wondering how you can possibly integrate Common Core into your classroom or library program in an inspired and magical way? Our expert Common Core commentators will demonstrate exactly how you can do that using books written by our five featured authors.<br /></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="color: #990000;">EXPERT PANEL DISCUSSION</span>!</b><br /><span class="bodyclass">Our panel of educators, librarians, and children's literature </span><span class="bodyclass">industry </span><span class="bodyclass">specialists will discuss classic,
contemporary, and brand new books that can be utilized across all
academic disciplines and grade levels to enhance students’ learning
experiences. Are you questioning the goals of Common Core? Wondering how to help young people identify fact in fiction? Come hear what the experts have to say.<br /></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="color: #990000;">FREE BOOKS</span>!</b><br />Every registered attendee will <span class="bodyclass">receive a free hardcover copy of the NCBLA's award-winning anthology <a href="http://www.ourwhitehouse.org/thebook.html"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b><i>Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out</i></b></span></a> at the end of the day, courtesy of </span><span class="bodyclass"><a href="http://www.candlewick.com/"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Candlewick Press</b></span></a></span><span class="bodyclass">. A $30.00 value! </span></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2n1mmVFWTDR1IHauQYrAR20t2szerkXSxaqj-Gq6DPc_IdL51Q7AwMeDm07J95YFx3BtdQBdGgxin5Y7XG66I_oaCi1sLaKlmT3aqIvLz0H4oyACMl4Zf_3KqmbnLxFU-AMSXG1NCESgR/s1600/OWH+Hardcover+with+Border.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2n1mmVFWTDR1IHauQYrAR20t2szerkXSxaqj-Gq6DPc_IdL51Q7AwMeDm07J95YFx3BtdQBdGgxin5Y7XG66I_oaCi1sLaKlmT3aqIvLz0H4oyACMl4Zf_3KqmbnLxFU-AMSXG1NCESgR/s1600/OWH+Hardcover+with+Border.jpg" height="200" width="171" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass"><br /></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">PLUS, every registered attendee will have the
opportunity to win one of our TEN themed book bags at the end of the
day. Many of these giveaway books have been autographed by the authors! </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="color: #990000;">AFFORDABLE PRICE</span>!</b><br /><span class="bodyclass">The event fee is just $35. Members of NEA, AFT, NCTE,
and ALA pay only $25. Employees of the Cleveland Public Library,
CLEVENET member libraries, and Cleveland Public Schools also pay only
$25. Undergraduate and graduate university students pay $15. </span></span></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Five reasons to register for <i>In Search of Wonder </i>aren't enough? Here are a few more:</span></span></b><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">FREE educational support materials will be published online to provide creative ways you can integrate engaging and quality literature in your classroom or library using the Common Core Standards.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Contact hour certificates will be provided.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">A special display of <span class="bodyclass">Steven Kellogg’s original illustrations will be available for you to browse, courtesy of the <a href="http://www.mazzamuseum.org/"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Mazza Museum</b></span></a> in Findlay, Ohio. </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">On-site book sales and AUTOGRAPHING by all five of our featured authors!</span> </span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><b>Convinced? </b></i>To register now, <a href="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e9513w4jec543121&oseq=&c=&ch="><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>click here</b></span></a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><b>Need more information?</b></i> Please <a href="http://www.thencbla.org/In_Search_of_Wonder.html"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>click here</b></span></a> to read all the details!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass"><br /></span></span></span>Gerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907167091878168145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864798398137760920.post-55425981368045910552014-09-02T07:22:00.000-04:002014-09-02T07:27:04.520-04:00Back to School<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Great Tips for Reducing the Stress <br />of Going Back to School<br /><br /> </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">Grown-ups
begin a new year on January 1st, but for kids the new year begins on
the first day of school. Although kids love to "hate" school, many are
truly eager to learn, to get back to their school, its social scene, and
its reassuring routine. New kids in town, oldest children, kids
transitioning from elementary to middle school or from middle school to
high school, or kids with learning or behavioral challenges, may feel a
little anxious when the new school year rolls around.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">Our
job as parents is to raise our children to be independent. One of
parenting's greatest challenges is learning to distinguish when and how
much we should help our children and when we should encourage them to
solve problems themselves. The best way to help your children or teens
prepare for school this year is to teach them by example and by posing
questions that will help them think through their own problems and
arrive at workable solutions.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="smhead13class">Some Helpful Tips: </span></span></b></span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">Use
the two weeks prior to school starting to let your child readjust to
their new bedtime. Set their alarm each night and make sure your little
one is up and at em' the next morning.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">Take
time to go over your child's car pool or bus schedule as well. This way
they will be aware of what time they need to be ready when the big day
arrives. In addition, you may want to go over routes and how long the
ride to school will take. Most importantly, talk to your child about
car/bus safety!</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">If
your child is new to town, the oldest, or transitioning from one school
to another, make sure he or she has the opportunity to tour the school a
few days before school begins. Encourage your child to ask questions of
you and anyone he or she meets at the school. Be aware that younger
children, preteens, and teens will all have different fears and
concerns. And, older kids may be too insecure to ask questions for fear
of appearing stupid or un-cool. For example: young children may worry
about paying for lunch the first time and where the lavatories are
located in relationship to their classroom. Preteens and teens may be
more worried about their lockers, lock combinations, and what they're
going to wear the first day of school.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">Before
any "back to school" clothing is purchased, make sure you and your
child or teen know the school dress code. That knowledge will ease
family tension and save you a great deal of time and trouble.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">From
kindergarten on, encourage your children to dress in a way that is
compatible with his or her personality. Let them know that being true to
themselves is "way" better than being trendy; in fact, the kids who
create trends never copy anyone else. Peer pressure builds as kids get
older and celebrating individuality through clothing style is a great
way to show your kids that they do not need the approval of popular kids
to survive, and thrive, in school.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">The
night before school have your child pick out a first day outfit. This
will avoid adding unnecessary chaos to an already hectic event. Have
them pack their backpack as well. Click here for tips on backpack
safety: <a href="http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/positive/learning/backpack.html">http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/positive/learning/backpack.html</a></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">School
textbooks are getting heavier and heavier. Make sure you child or
preteen has a sturdy backpack that distributes the weight of books
equally. You may want to invest in a roller backpack that has a luggage
handle so that your child can pull his or her backpack instead of
carrying it.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">If
you plan on packing them a lunch ask them what they would like to eat
on the first day of school. If you aren't fixing their lunch, be sure to
give them lunch money and have them put it in a safe place.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">If
your children will be participating in any extracurricular sports, they
will need a physical. Schedule it as soon as possible, even before
school starts.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">If
your kids had required reading over the summer, you may want to have an
informal discussion with them about their reading right before school
starts. Ask them to remind you what books they read and why they liked
or disliked them. Don't be satisfied with simplistic explanations; ask
for details about characters, place, and plot. Ask them if and why they
would recommend the book to other kids. Your informal book chat will jog
their memories and help them if they are assigned a report on their
summer reading.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">Share
your own feelings and memories about your first day of school
experiences: being the new kid in town; the first one in the family to
ride a bus to school; or the forgetting your locker combination running
between classes in middle school. When your kids share their worries or
concerns, don't dismiss or trivialize them. Validate their concerns. Ask
them if they have ideas on what they can do to alleviate their
apprehensions. If they do not have ideas, brainstorm with them to come
up with viable solutions and actions.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">In
this era of "kidnap fears" it is hard not to be too overprotective of
your children, but try. In most of America, kids can walk to school
safely. They can ride the bus safely, too. Human skin is waterproof, and
dressed for the occasion, kids can walk in the rain and snow unharmed.
The classroom is not the only place where learning occurs. The journey
to and from school provides your kids with another situation in which to
learn. If your area is "traffic safe," adequately prepare your kids
with safety tips and, at an age appropriate time, stop driving them to
school door and let them explore. Their self-esteem will swell with
their responsible independence.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">Make
sure your child has a library card, knows his or her way around the
library, and knows how to find the books he or she will need to complete
assignments and read for pleasure during the school year.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">Get
into the habit of going to the library once a week or once every two
weeks, regardless of whether or not your child's school assignments
require it. The best way you can help your children achieve in school is
to encourage them to read and become life-long readers. The best place
to get free books, magazines, computer access, entertaining stories, and
important information is your neighborhood library.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">No
matter how old or young your children, read through the school student
handbook with them at the beginning of every year. You both need to know
the school's goals, expectations, opportunities, and rules.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">Fill
out any medical and emergency forms and return them to the school
immediately. If your child has any special health or physical needs make
sure you put those needs in writing and that the principal, your
child's teacher, and the school nurse all have copies.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">Establish
a safe place in the house where all school forms and notices can be
deposited every day. Get your kids in the habit of taking all forms and
notices out of their backpacks and putting them in that safe place as
soon as they walk through your door. They need to learn from
kindergarten on that they are responsible for making sure you receive
all communications from their school. It may help to give each of your
children, including your teens, a sturdy plastic folder that they can
keep in their backpack to carry notices home safely.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">Rusty
Browder, the librarian at Amos A. Lawrence School in Brookline, Mass.,
recommends that kids of all ages acquire great "backpack habits." She
suggest that kids go through their backpacks everyday, organize papers
and notebooks, give parents important notices and work, and throw out
garbage of any kind! Older kids who have locker breaks between classes
may want to organize their heavy textbooks in groups of morning and
afternoon classes so that one group of books can be left in their
lockers until needed.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">Read
aloud to your children from their favorite books, every night if
possible, if only for ten or fifteen minutes. And don't assume that once
your child has become an independent reader that he or she no longer
wants, or needs, to be read aloud to. Kids of all ages, and adults, love
to hear a great story. And reading aloud increases your children's
vocabulary, makes them laugh, expands their universe, and helps them to
learn about human understanding and compassion. Besides- it's great fun!</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">Try
to find a special time each day to talk with your children about their
day at school. Sometimes that moment takes place in the car driving
between after-school activities. Sometimes it takes place on the phone
from home to your work place. Sometimes it takes place at the table over
dinner. Wherever and whenever it takes place, don't ask the question,
"How was school today?" –– it is a certainty that you will get a one
word answer. Ask: what was served in the cafeteria; did you have gym
outside; how did your history presentation go? –– anything to initiate a
conversation. Never underestimate your impact or importance to your
kids. Your taking the time to take an interest in them and their day is
not only important to their education, it is something they will
remember and cherish the rest of their lives.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">Send them off with big kisses and a bunch of well wishes!</span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">Happy School Year!!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass">© 2013 Mary Brigid Barrett</span></span></span>Gerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907167091878168145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864798398137760920.post-23739942457876713752014-08-21T08:40:00.000-04:002014-08-21T08:40:12.680-04:00Back to School<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="medhead15class">Teachers! <br />Set The Stage for Great Writing</span></span></b></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass"><span class="speechtxtclass">Many kids
think of writing as a burden and a chore rather than as a pleasurable
experience. Here are some suggestions to help you motivate your students
to get them writing. </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass"><span class="speechtxtclass"></span></span></span></span><br />
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</span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVvfPdo5cQzsW8rAWDF00mEwM2lziyo2_QHvmYbgAzid8kpSdTK7VlTJ0RZub7L2QcxpJQdfz5jQNt8x_Z088GC9N3oBgvt5JdenjT9vKgDwLcat2c65mUIBK3xJ-4mcohUJKDAM6MnBGY/s1600/Boy+Writing+with+Pen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVvfPdo5cQzsW8rAWDF00mEwM2lziyo2_QHvmYbgAzid8kpSdTK7VlTJ0RZub7L2QcxpJQdfz5jQNt8x_Z088GC9N3oBgvt5JdenjT9vKgDwLcat2c65mUIBK3xJ-4mcohUJKDAM6MnBGY/s1600/Boy+Writing+with+Pen.jpg" height="320" width="212" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass"><span class="speechtxtclass"><span style="color: #cc3300;">•</span>
Professional writers choose their own topics and story ideas; they
write about things they care about. In our current test oppressive
culture, students have little opportunity to choose their own writing
topics. Whenever possible, offer your students choices within a given
writing assignment. If, after being given a writing assignment, a
student comes up with a legitimately better idea, be flexible; allow
them to bend the assignment to meet their interests.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass"><span class="speechtxtclass"></span></span></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass"><span class="speechtxtclass"><span style="color: #cc3300;">•</span>
Fight to keep creative writing projects in your classroom and your
school’s curriculum. With state testing mandates, many teachers have
little time to spend on creative writing projects. Your students need to
experience writing for joy and pleasure, just like they need to
experience reading and books in a pleasurable atmosphere.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass"><span class="speechtxtclass"><span style="color: #cc3300;">•</span>
Introducing kids to rich and entertaining children’s literature is the
best way to get kids excited about reading and books. Creating their
own stories is one of the best ways you can get your students excited
about writing.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass"><span class="speechtxtclass"><span style="color: #cc3300;">•</span>
The esteemed writer Virginia Woolf suggested that a writer needs "a
room of one’s own." Writers need privacy in order to work and school is,
conversely, a communal experience. What’s to be done? First, buck the
team work trend and have your students work independently on their own
writing projects and assignments. Second, see if there is some way you
can allow your students to find their own writing space either in the
classroom or in the school library, even if they can only use the space
on occasion. Third, contact your students' parents and ask them to help
their children find a special place at home to write. You may want to
print and make multiple copies of </span><b><span style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="http://www.thencbla.org/PTMpages/parents/creatingahomeat.html">Creating a Home Atmosphere That Supports Great Writing<span class="speechtxtclass">,</span></a></span></b><span class="speechtxtclass">
and give a copy to each of your students’ parents. It will help them
create an atmosphere at home to support their children’s writing.</span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass"><span class="speechtxtclass"><span style="color: #cc3300;">•</span>
Be a role model. If you want your students to think that writing is a
pleasurable activity, then you should try to write, too, and let them
see you writing. Participate yourself in the creative writing projects
you give your students and let them hear the results of your attempts,
after they have completed their assignments. If you have the courage to
share your writing, they will follow your example!</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass"><span class="speechtxtclass">For more great tips and articles about encouraging literacy in the classroom and at home, visit the NCBLA's <a href="http://www.thencbla.org/PTMpages/teachers/teachershandbook.html"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Teacher Handbook</b></span></a> and <a href="http://www.thencbla.org/PTMpages/parents/parenthandbook.html"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Parent & Guardian Handbook</b></span></a>. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass"><span class="speechtxtclass">©2004 Mary Brigid Barrett</span></span></span></span>Gerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907167091878168145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864798398137760920.post-56032023233387592282014-07-28T07:57:00.000-04:002014-07-28T07:57:20.240-04:00On Censorship<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Interview with Two Literacy Experts Delves into Censorship Issues in Children's Literature</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Recently NCBLA President and Executive Director Mary Brigid Barrett and children's literature specialist Maria Salvadore talked with Anna Pivovarchuk of the Fair Observer. The interview is published in an article titled "</span></span><a href="http://www.fairobserver.com/region/north_america/banning-childrens-literature-the-right-to-read-65409/"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Banning Children’s Literature: The Right to Read</span></span></span></b></span></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">." Here is an excerpt:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><strong><span style="color: #990000;">Pivovarchuk:</span> Children’s books — or literature for young
adults — have been the most frequently challenged throughout history.
From Huckleberry Finn, The Catcher in the Rye, to the Harry
Potter series that topped the list over the last decade, and now
to Captain Underpants, which pushed the controversial Fifty Shades of
Grey off the top spot in 2013. What it is about these books that makes
parents so angry?</strong></span></span> </blockquote>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><strong><span style="color: #990000;">Barrett:</span> </strong>I think sometimes, on a surface level,
parents feel that exposure to certain books challenges the beliefs and
values they are trying to instill in their children, and they feel
threatened. As a parent and teacher, I totally understand those
feelings, especially when talking about age appropriateness issues. Over
the last three years, visiting schools and working with children, I
have found a number of kids as young as third grade who read <em>The Hunger Games </em>books.
No matter how intellectually precocious a third grader is, few, if any,
third graders would have the experience level and the emotional
maturity to deal with the violence level in those books.</span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">But banning <em>The Hunger Games</em> is not the answer. I found, as a
parent, the best way to handle a situation where your child is adamant
about reading a book, which you are worried is inappropriate, is to read
it aloud with your child, so you can comment on it; your child can
share his or her reaction to what is read; and you can then have a
discussion with your child, sharing your values, your feelings about
what is read and, in turn, your child can share his or her concerns and
ask you questions.</span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">A dear friend, author Katherine Paterson, has often found her books on the most challenged children’s books list. One of those, <em>The Bridge to Terabithia,</em> is
often challenged for a variety of reasons. Amongst challenger claims
are that it contains offensive language, promotes secular humanism, new
age religions, cults and witchcraft. But Katherine thinks that in some
parents it ignites a much greater parental fear — the fear of your child
dying. One of the main child characters in the book dies, and not from
an illness or premeditated act, or adult abuse or error, but from a
total accident where no one is at fault and no one is responsible.
Katherine feels that the real reason the book is challenged is that
parents want to feel they are in control, and have the ability to keep
their children safe. But deep down, we all know that no matter how much
we love our kids, no matter how we try to protect them, anything can
happen at any time. <em>The Bridge to Terabithia</em> reveals the
deepest, darkest fear we all have as parents: that we can care for our
children, but we cannot control the universe — it can take them at any
time.</span></span></blockquote>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">To read the entire article, vist <a href="http://www.fairobserver.com/region/north_america/banning-childrens-literature-the-right-to-read-65409/"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>FairObserver.com</b></span></a>. <strong><br /></strong></span></span>Gerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907167091878168145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864798398137760920.post-14216874022190185512014-07-14T08:22:00.001-04:002014-07-14T08:22:19.916-04:00Attention Coaches, Counselors, Mentors!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Great Ideas for Connecting Kids <br />to Books this Summer, <br />Especially for Coaches, <br />Counselors, and Mentors</span></span></b></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_2cWzNTqVMUIA7SKmyWEuA0inLp2kTpGtbEbgJ_-I2XgJNIFBM47sc23YWqDQCXYkZKlpCgXQ7RU16lxIc8z9JM4SbJhLWQe6ckwnwDuTDAo0AgCESKCb5vcA1NwXNGFJ9sh7SPzMhZb5/s1600/Four+Girls+Reading+and+Writing+on+Floor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_2cWzNTqVMUIA7SKmyWEuA0inLp2kTpGtbEbgJ_-I2XgJNIFBM47sc23YWqDQCXYkZKlpCgXQ7RU16lxIc8z9JM4SbJhLWQe6ckwnwDuTDAo0AgCESKCb5vcA1NwXNGFJ9sh7SPzMhZb5/s1600/Four+Girls+Reading+and+Writing+on+Floor.jpg" height="266" width="400" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="bodyclass"> Grandparents, uncles, aunts, friends, neighbors, coaches, scout
and camp councilors, youth volunteers—all of you have far more
influence on the kids in your life than you know. And you have enormous
influence on the children and teens that have parents who, for whatever
reason, are unable to fulfill their parental responsibilities. Your
position is free of even ordinary parental/child/teen tension, and
because of that, your leadership and friendship are hugely meaningful,
especially to preteen and teens that are naturally looking beyond their
own backyards for mentors. Don’t be afraid to exert your influence
encouraging kids to read, to write, to stay in school and learn.<br />
<br />
<b><span style="color: #cc3300;">Young and single adult mentors’ words are gold – especially to teens – so share what you’re reading with the kids.</span> </b>The
next time you visit or meet with kids, bring magazines that you enjoy
and magazines you think they would like, too. Mention articles in
newspapers that interest you, as well as online materials. Share a book –
a mystery, romance, biography, fantasy, or information book – that you
have found especially entertaining or helpful. You are much cooler than
any old parent or guardian, and if you suggest something to read, the
kids will be eager to read it themselves.<br />
<br />
<b><span style="color: #cc3300;">Coaches and youth organization leaders
schedule an informal “rain” practice or meeting in the children’s or
young adults’ rooms at your local neighborhood library.</span></b> Make
sure to email or call your library to let them know when you will be
coming to visit. And give them an idea of how many kids will be coming.
If you, or your kids, do not have library cards, take the opportunity to
get a library card and show the kids how to use it. Ask the librarian
to show the kids where books and magazines are located that relate to
their interests: sports, scouting, camping, arts and crafts, games, etc.
Make sure the librarian introduces them to picture books and novels, to
great stories that relate to their interests. And be sure that the kids
know that they can also borrow audio books, music CDs, and video and
DVDs of their favorite movies – all for free. The example of a coach or
scout leader borrowing books from the library will have a far greater
impact on kids than any literacy entreaty delivered by their parents or
teachers.<br />
<br />
<b><span style="color: #cc3300;">Write up your team’s, group’s, or
organization’s activities and email or fax your report to your local
community paper to get your kids reading newspapers.</span></b>
Community papers are eager to report town activities. If your report
gets published, make sure you bring the newspaper to the next practice
or meeting to share with your kids. Read the blurb or report out loud
and show the kids other sections of the paper that may be of interest to
them. If you work with tweens and teens, rotate the “reporter’s” duties
through various members of the team and let them write up the
information about the game or group activity. They will be thrilled to
see their words printed in the local paper. If you live in an urban area
that supports a major newspaper, be sure to bring that newspaper to a
meeting and point out the sports and life style sections that echo the
kids’ interests.<br />
<br />
<b><span style="color: #cc3300;">Explore how you can connect the kids in your team or group to reading and books.</span></b>
When kids join America SCORES Soccer, they commit to learning how to be
great soccer players and to reading and writing poetry. America SCORES
is a nationwide program that uses poetry and soccer as tools to teach
literacy, life skills and the importance of community service to
inner-city elementary school children. The children participate five
days a week for ten weeks each fall and spring. They spend two days a
week learning poetry and implementing a community service project; the
remaining three days per week are devoted to soccer instruction and
games played against other area SCORES teams. “SCORES student-athletes
improve their reading and writing skills, learn to express themselves,
help their community, make lasting friendships, and learn valuable life
skills that will help them advance in the classroom, on the playing
field, and in society.”<br />
<br />
SCORES was originally designed to be both a literacy and sport
program, but your team or organization need not totally overhaul its
mission in order to connect kids to books. If you run a scouting or
recreation program, you might consider starting a book discussion group
that meets regularly at a local spot kids enjoy, like a burger joint,
ice cream parlor, local park, coffee shop, or neighborhood library. Your
local librarian can suggest age appropriate books that work well for
kids’ book discussion groups. You may create an incentive program with
an award or certificate for the kids on your team that read a designated
number of books during the season. Legendary basketball coach Phil
Jackson gave his players a reading list at the beginning of each season.
You may choose to read a humorous poem at the beginning of your youth
organization meetings. A Big Brother or Sister can take their charge to a
great kid’s movie inspired by a children’s book, then go to the library
or bookstore and get the book that inspired the movie and read it
together. The opportunities to connect kids to books are limitless!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="bodyclass">2005 (c) Mary Brigid Barrett; The National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance</span></span></span></span>Gerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907167091878168145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864798398137760920.post-61843273843714037652014-06-25T08:58:00.000-04:002014-06-25T08:58:23.851-04:00Helping Your Kids Find the Right Books<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5qMo-RLWG6IHm_Q__hYhTn4LbZh1daPKHXBjqs3p2Sh5xXHRIUq9QstiPpTBmC1-D2tO_fUufCZBwpq4gCJORt-dUZRe_JxPmmV6iA3-9jCJNIdAhLTqzrJMLpEFb6kUyszJYPlbqvl8J/s1600/Boy+Reading+Picture+Book+in+Library.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5qMo-RLWG6IHm_Q__hYhTn4LbZh1daPKHXBjqs3p2Sh5xXHRIUq9QstiPpTBmC1-D2tO_fUufCZBwpq4gCJORt-dUZRe_JxPmmV6iA3-9jCJNIdAhLTqzrJMLpEFb6kUyszJYPlbqvl8J/s1600/Boy+Reading+Picture+Book+in+Library.jpg" height="213" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b><span><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">Summer Reading
Recommendations from Authoritative Sources
Abound</span></span></b></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><br /></span></span><span><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">Would you like to visit
your local library or bookstore with a list of summer reading books for your
kids in hand? Then check out inspiring recommendations from the following expert sources:</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">To discover
recommendations for fiction and nonfiction
books for <b>kids aged 0 through 9, </b>visit <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org/books/summer/2013/"><span style="color: #0b5394;"></span></a><a href="http://www.readingrockets.org/article/27935"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Reading Rockets' Reading Adventure Packs for Families</span></b></a>.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">For summer reading
adventures for young people <b>aged 9 through 18</b>, visit <a href="http://www.adlit.org/books/c813/"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>AdLit.org's Summer Fun
list</b></span></a>. </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">For a list of books
for kids of all ages, visit the <a href="http://www.hbook.com/2014/05/choosing-books/recommended-books/2014-summer-reading-recommendations/"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Summer Reading From the Horn Book page</b></span></a>,
which categorizes dozens of recommended books.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">Visit the <a href="http://ccbc.education.wisc.edu/books/bibBio.asp"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Cooperative Children's Book Center Bibliographies and Booklists page</b></span></a> for book recommendations by age group. </span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><b>And don't forget to ask
the librarian at your local library for help in finding just the right book for your child</b>! He or she can help you find the perfect
books for your kids based on their interests and reading levels.
</span></span></span>Gerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907167091878168145noreply@blogger.com