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Odds and Bookends: October 16

October 16th, 2009 · No Comments · Books & Reading, Literacy Links and Articles

‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days’ is released
The latest book in the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series is out, posing another ethical dilemma for its antihero.
Positive attitudes generate whirlwind change
George Bickert, a first-year school principal sees Tohatchi Elementary School through a complete academic turnaround.
Interview with children’s book author Kate DiCamillo
Kate DiCamillo’s most recent [...]

Odds and Bookends: October 2

October 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · Authors & Illustrators, Literacy Links and Articles

Borders’ Educator Appreciation Week Offers 30% Discount
Through October 7th, current and retired educators can save 30% on in-store purchases for personal or classroom use when they bring proof of educator status.

Don’t read that! The secret lives of book banners
In celebration of Banned Books Week (September 26 through October 3), the Chicago Tribune’s Julia Keller [...]

Odds and Bookends: September 4

September 4th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Books & Reading, Literacy Links and Articles

Tiny librarian is hell on wheels
Check out this article (and video) about Beth Hollis, an Akron, Ohio reference librarian Ohio by day and a roller derby dynamo by night.
A New Assignment: Pick Books You Like
Motoko Rich of the New York Times highlights “reading workshop” a experimental teaching approach that lets students pick the books they [...]

What Book Got You Hooked: Your Comments

August 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Authors & Illustrators, Books & Reading

Thousands of you have already voted and shared the books and memories that made you a reader. Check out some of the great comments we’ve received. Is your favorite book listed?
If not, make sure to vote today and share your story of how you got hooked on reading! We’ll post more comments throughout the [...]

Odds and Bookends: August 21

August 21st, 2009 · No Comments · Books & Reading

Dave Eggers on “Max at Sea”
This week, The New Yorker features an interview with Dave Eggars and and the story, “Max at Sea,” an excerpt from his forthcoming novel, The Wild Things.
Inverted Bookshelf
Learn how to make an inverted bookshelf, a clever design that will impress and astound your houseguests without damaging your books!
Bringing Crime And [...]

Odds and Bookends: July 31

July 31st, 2009 · No Comments · Books & Reading, Literacy Links and Articles

So many great links this week – enjoy!
Twilight at Comic-Con: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Chris Weitz and more introduce New Moon
Twilight fans were in for a treat at last weekend’s Comic-Con in San Diego, as New Moon director Chris Weitz and stars Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart and Ashley Greene participated in a live [...]

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