Nothing says back to school quite like a freshly opened box of crayons, blank white sheets of notebook paper, and a full set of perfectly sharpened pencils—all neatly tucked away in an organized knapsack. School supplies aren’t the only thing on the list for students preparing to head back to school. A sharp mind is [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Books & Reading'
Get Ready for Back-to-School with First Book!
August 16th, 2010 · No Comments · Books & Reading, Marketplace
Tags: Back to School·First Book Marketplace·Spot Loves School·World Alamanac for Kids·Wow! School!
Blog Log: August 14, 2010
August 14th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Books & Reading, Literacy Links and Articles
The Children’s Book Writer is a great resource for not only writers but also educators and parents. This blog is well-organized and contains interesting links about how to start writing and even literacy tips. First Book’s Post Pick: Books and Technology Room to Grow includes helpful articles on early childhood literacy along with great, fun [...]
Tags: Early Literacy Connection·Room to Grow·The Children's Book Writer·Waddlee-ah-chaa
Odds and Bookends: August 13, 2010
August 13th, 2010 · No Comments · Books & Reading, Literacy Links and Articles
Dora the Explorer celebrates its 10th anniversary Nickelodeon is commemorating ten years of Dora with an hour-long prime time movie, “Dora’s Big Birthday Adventure,” along with a twelve-minute tribute to the show’s impact on children. In further honor of Dora, Nickelodeon is also launching a campaign to benefit the Children’s Defense Fund. The return of [...]
Tags: Captain Underpants·Children's Defense Fund·Dav Pilkey·Dora the Explorer·Flipped·McDonald's·Nickelodeon·oragami yoda·Random House Children's Books·Star Wars·Tom Angleberger·Wendelin Van Draanen
Write It! Film It! Deadline Extended
August 10th, 2010 · No Comments · Books & Reading, First Book Partners, General, Literacy
Some of you may remember a previous post about an Adlit.org and Reading Rockets challenge where they are looking for young, creative writers and filmmakers to star in the Exquisite Prompt Write It, Film It Video Contest. If you haven’t already started researching and shooting video, you’re in luck because the deadline has been extended [...]
Tags: AdLit.org·Exquisite Prompt·reading rockets·video contest
Pencils Sharpened, Backpacks Opened and Students are Ready to Start School Thanks to SunTrust Mortgage
August 9th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Book Recipients, Books & Reading, First Book Partners, General, Literacy
Guest Blogger: Susan M. Blackstock, Assistant Vice President, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. Today is the first day of school in metro-Atlanta. Public school students will be exchanging their swim goggles and computer game controllers for book bags and lunch boxes as they head off to school this week. With a little help from friends, many students [...]
Tags: Atlanta·First Book Partners·Solid Gives Back(packs)·SunTrust Mortgage
Blog Log: August 7, 2010
August 7th, 2010 · No Comments · Books & Reading, Literacy Links and Articles
American Indians in Children’s Literature is a blog created by native blogger Debbie Reese. Her aim is to educate others about the culture and perspective of indigenous peoples especially pertaining to children’s literature. First Book’s Post Pick: Top Ten Books Recommended for Elementary School Developing Young Readers is a great resource for tips and activities [...]
Tags: American Indians in Children's Literature·Bookjoy·Developing Young Readers·Reading Really Rocks
Odds and Bookends: August 6, 2010
August 6th, 2010 · No Comments · Books & Reading, Literacy Links and Articles
Study shows ‘kids learn best when they are allowed to select their own books’ Combating the “summer slide” can be easier than most educators and parents think. Studies have demonstrated that rather than forcing a summer reading list on children, allowing them to choose reading material of interest to them proves to be a more [...]
Tags: Clothes Off Our Back Foundation·First Book·Flipped·Judy Moody·Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer·Let's Read. Let's Move·Screen Actors Guild Foundation·summer reading·Wendelin Van Draanen
Thank You Thursday!
August 5th, 2010 · No Comments · Book Recipients, Books & Reading, General, Literacy
This weeks thank you is brought to you by a fan of Junie B. Jones:
Celebrating 10 years of Judy Moody!
August 4th, 2010 · No Comments · Authors & Illustrators, Books & Reading, Marketplace
What third grader is way not-boring, slightly moody and has been around for 10 years? Why, of course, the one and only Judy Moody, leading lady in Megan McDonald’s Judy Moody series. In celebration of Judy Moody’s 10th year, First Book is proud to announce that we now have a fabulous selection of Judy Moody [...]
Tags: Back to School·First Book Marketplace·Judy Moody·Megan McDonald
Mortar Board, A First Book Hero!
August 4th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Book Recipients, Books & Reading, First Book Partners
On July 24th I was thrilled to launch the 3rd Annual Mortar Board Virtual Book Drive Challenge at the 2010 Mortar Board National Conference in Chicago. Mortar Board is a national honor society recognizing college seniors for their exemplary scholarship, leadership and service. For the 3rd consecutive year, Mortar Board chapters across the country will [...]