September 2010
8 posts
Kindle-ization →
I wonder if this is going to be any more successful then when it was tried at Princeton, where it a failure and the students decided they’d rather have text books.
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The Eternal Ones by Kirsten Miller
With a title like the eternal ones, I was expecting another vampire novel and wasn’t all that excited about reading it. Then I realized it was by Kirsten Miller, the Kristen Miller, as in the Kristen Miller who wrote the Kiki Strike books which I loved. Speaking of which, Kristen Miller, when is the next Kiki Strike book coming out? It’s been forever since The Empress’s Tomb....
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Halo by Alexandra Adornetto
Bethany is an angel who has been sent to Earth, along with her brother, Gabriel, and sister, Ivy, to fight the Dark Forces loose in the world. They have been assigned to the small town of Venus Cove, and in human form they begin their work, helping people to come together for good, and keeping a lookout for the Dark Forces at work. Bethany enrolls in high school and isn’t there long before...
Lane Smith on Kids and Technology →
This book is fabulous!
"The Hunger Games" vs. "Twilight" →
Interesting points, but I still disagree. Bella is way more of a passive milksop than Katniss is. I think Katniss gets a lot more passive and wishy washy in Mockingjay. I don’t think she has to embrace her makeovers in order to be strong.
Children's Books You (Might) Hate →
I loved The Giving Tree as a child, and The Runway Bunny. I thought they were nice, it meant that my mommy would never leave me. That was comforting. I do see her point of view though.
Author's Boycott Cancels Tenn Lit Festival →
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Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
So. It’s been a couple weeks now since I read Mockingjay. Why did I not immediately put up a review? Well, because, I was conflicted and I was thinking about it. And I needed to talk about it with people first. Then think some more. Now a week has gone by and I have not come to conclusion and I’m beginning to think it might be something I’ll have to revisit later and...
August 2010
5 posts
Hunger Games Drinking Game →
So excited for Mockingjay!
Top 100 YA Novels →
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Job Posting
Elementary Library Teacher (1.0) Position Type: Elementary School TeachingLocation: Newman Elementary Elementary Library Teacher (1.0) Start Date: 8/30/2010 Teacher Responsibilities: Collaborates with classroom teachers to integrate student learning standards that meet immediate classroom curriculum standards Prepares and provides instruction for information, literacy and technology...
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Job Posting
Westford Academy, a public high school, approximately 45 minutes Northwest of Boston, has a wonderful opportunity for a certified Library Media Specialist who enjoys working with teenagers in grades 9-12, as well as with another professional LMS. If interested please apply on Schoolspring before August 13th. Starting date is August 27th. http://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=40108
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Job Posting
The Reading Public School District has a wonderful opportunity for a certified Library Media Specialist who enjoys working with elementary students grades K-5. The District is looking for individuals who are are interested in technology integration and teacher collaboration. If interested please apply on Schoolspring at the link below:
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June 2010
6 posts
Rowling may allow 'Harry Potter' e-books →
Fresh Hell →
Author Spotlight: 'Sex: A Book For Teens ' By... →
I am very sad that The Midwest Teen Sex Show no longer updates their podcasts. It was really funny! Also good information.
Theft at Washington Library Branch Devastates... →
Stealing from libraries confuses me. Everything’s free to begin with.
50 Best Blogs for Teen Readers →
Children 'more likely to own a mobile phone than a... →
May 2010
28 posts
Pa. college to return stolen letter by Descartes →
WatchSteampunk Panel - SLJ Day of Dialog, BEA 2010
Marian the Cybrarian →
Forget Harry Potter: 10 Other Kids’ Book Series... →
I am thankful a movie was never made out of Anastasia Krupnik or the Fudge books. Let’s keep it that way.
Gladiator writer William Nicholson is banned from... →
School ban on gay anthology challenged by US free... →
Concerned Parents Keeping Go Ask Alice From... →
Because it just isn’t a day with out a book challenge story…
Mom returns books in 'Gossip Girl' series she kept... →
Holding books hostage for two years because you don’t like the content doesn’t say “working together” to me.
Dad drops request to ban ghost story →
My 5th grade English teacher read this aloud to us. It is not an intense book.
Millennials Have Gotten a Bad Rap in Our Industry →
Don’t hate on the children!
Graduating From Hogwarts: In Defense of the Next... →
Children's Choice Book Awards Announced! →
On another planet: Patrick Ness on despotism,... →
OMG it’s already out in the UK?! Not fair! It doesn’t come out in the US for months! I can’t handle it!
Q & A with Louis Sachar →
50 Best Blogs for Teen Readers →
Tyra Banks Signs Multi-Book Deal With Delacorte... →
Oh dear. I can’t see this going well.
Lit Agent Laura Rennert Wants "Smart Boy Books" →
What Impresses My Students Most
These are the top two things that most impress/amaze my students:
The periodical shelves flip up. That’s where the rest of the magazines from the year are. It’s like magic!
Google has an advanced search. They’re incredulous.
'Precious' Producers on 'Judy Moody' Duty →
Author hopes teen boys bite on vampire series →
Well, if there’s another vampire book coming out, at least the vampires are evil.
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tales of the MADMAN underground by John Barnes
Karl Shoemaker has one goal for his senior year: be normal. If he can only be normal, then maybe for one year he won’t be sent to the therapy group. How hard can being normal be? Pretty hard, when your mom steals your money to go drinking and “being normal” means not being able to talk to you best friend. As much as Karl wants to be “normal,” he finds it’s...
Job Posting
Buckingham Browne & Nichols
Job Posting Notice
Position Open: Upper School
Collection Management & Media Services Librarian (full-time faculty position)
Date Posted: May 2010
Date Available: September 2010
Department: Upper School Library
Reporting to: Upper School Head Librarian
Application documents:
Online application as a single Word...
Decemberists Lead Singer Colin Meloy Inks... →
Local publisher launches LGBT tween series →
'The Shepherd’s Granddaughter' Under Attack →
Stuff We Did On Our Vacation, Part One; Or, A... →
This. Is. Awesome.
Nancy Drew still draws readers after 80 years →
I read all my mom’s orginal Nancy Drew’s. They’re still in the attic.
April 2010
113 posts
If Libraries Remove Computers, Will Anyone Come? →
The comments is the most interesting part…
Florida Mom Wants YA Library Books Labeled,... →
No, it’s meant to protect books from crazy people who feel the need to dictate what people can read, not just for their own child, but for everyone. And who’s going to decide what’s appropriate? That lady? I wouldn’t want her deciding for my kid.
Tintin's adventures in Congo goes on trial in... →