1st Grader’s Participating in the Mock Caldecott
What is involved in making a picture book?
The criteria for a Caldecott winning book is evidence enough that illustrators of children's picture books put time and effort into creating art that matches the mood, theme, characters and story. I am now on my third day of explaining the Caldecott criteria. At first I could not find the words that best help my... Continue Reading →
2014 Mock Caldecott
The choosing of the Caldecott Medal recipient is just around the corner. Like libraries all over the country, we are holding a Mock Caldecott to see which picture book St. Philip students would choose to win the Caldecott Medal. This week all library classes are looking at the criteria for receiving the award. The next... Continue Reading →
Little Santa
Sorry I've been MIA for a little while. I'm back and thought I would share this book trailer. Would you like the library to get this new book by John Agee? From Penguin Young Readers: "Ever wonder what Santa was like as a child? Award-winning author/illustrator Jon Agee brings us the funny, playful answer in... Continue Reading →
I’m back!
Hello all! I'm back from the fabulous American Association of School Librarians conference in Hartford Connecticut. I feel so fortunate to have gone, not only for the experience of seeing some of the East Coast but for all I learned and the people I met. I am excited to bring some new ideas to the... Continue Reading →
Vote for the Young Adult books.
Entertainment Weekly is hosting a bracket game to choose the best Young Adult Novel of all time. I love games like this. I just voted in round one and found it kind of exciting. Some of the books I haven't read and found myself voting based on the ones I have read. Either way it's... Continue Reading →
Readers of the week 10/23/13
These two participated in the Costume Challenged and picked the same book from the treasure box. It was a lot of fun to see them reading the book right away.
Challenge: Character Costume Design
You should know by now that I love a good library challenge. This month, in honor of Halloween I thought it would be fun to have the students design a costume of their favorite character. If their character doesn't wear a particular outfit or costume then I asked them to draw how they see the... Continue Reading →
Reader of the Week
Joe spent a long time searching for just the right book and then was very excited when he found it and was able to read it. For this reason, Joe is the Reader of the Week. Congratulations!
Ipad Mini
Some of the 4th and 5th grade Library classes were one of the first classes to test out the new Ipad mini cart. We used the Destiny App to read ebooks. The children had a lot of fun exploring the variety of books available to them.
Reader of the Week!
We are starting a new series on here. Every week I will pick a star reader. They will be featured on the blog and get a prize. Yahoo for reading! This weeks reader is Luisa. Sometimes the library can get a bit chaotic. Sometimes amidst the chaos you can find a star reader.
Banned Book Week
Each year teachers, students, parents, librarians and many more recognize Banned Book Week as a way to show the value of books and the ideas they open up to the reader. You see, ideas aren't bad because there is nothing wrong with thinking, reasoning and coming to a strong, good conclusion. Sometimes difficult subjects must... Continue Reading →
The Falcon's Fables 