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Graphic Novels in the Classroom

May 20, 2015 in Featured Resources, PD Archive (not displayed), Timely Topics

Slowly Spin the Wheels: Graphic Novels in the Classroom by Val Edwards I have been browsing through Nimble: Thinking Creatively in the Digital Age (HOW Books 2015) by Robin Landa. I wish “being nimble” was an attribute more easily attainable…

Give Me An “L” for Service

April 17, 2015 in Timely Topics

We are celebrating School Library Month and National Library Week! As we reflect on the amazing service of the librarians on staff, we also recognize the dedication of the librarians we encounter everyday in our work. Words do not adequately…

Voice Your Choice!

March 27, 2015 in Timely Topics

The Children’s and Teen Choice Book Awards is open through May 3, 2015! Kids and teens can vote to determine the winners in seven categories of finalists. Check out multimedia resources about each finalist, as well as ideas for …

Marti Koller Wins 2015 Intellectual Freedom Award

March 20, 2015 in Timely Topics

Marti Koller, English Department Chair at the Baldwin-Woodville High School, is the winner of the 2015 Intellectual Freedom Award. The award is given jointly by the Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) and the Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology Association (WEMTA). A…

Celebrating the Work of Walter Dean Myers

March 9, 2015 in Timely Topics

Last night’s NYC celebration of the mission and work of Walter Dean Myers, hosted by his son Christopher Myers, was a tribute to creativity and following one’s dreams. It was life abound. Known children’s book writers Avi, Jason Reynolds, Jacqueline…

2015 WRAD Blogging Challenge: Week 4

March 4, 2015 in Timely Topics

Week 4: March 2 – 8 Speak Your Story: Select a favorite read aloud book and make a video! Val Edwards, Educational Outreach & Training Specialist, reads from Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey (Viking Press 1948). http://teachingbooks.net/media/video/ForumContent/WRADBlogChallenge.mp4…

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