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Make Your Own READ® Poster With This Free Tool 

Use this free tool to create your own READ® poster (featuring you, your friends, or even your pet) and share using the hashtag #CelebrateReading   Read more »

Comment | April 2, 2020, 1:00 am

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A Free eBook Library for Every Child You Serve!

The free Open eBooks app allows kids of all ages or their caregivers to download up to 10 eBooks at a time to their mobile devices.   Read more »

Comment | March 26, 2020, 6:00 am

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Encourage Active Participation in Library Programs

Parents Glued to Their Devices During Storytime? School Library Journal shares advice on How To Encourage Active Participation in Library Programs.   Read more »

Comment | March 12, 2020, 8:00 am

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LIVE! The Best Spanish Language Picture Book Award!

The Best Spanish Language Picture Book prize will be awarded for the first time! The biennial prize will be given to a book that was published or translated into Spanish. Award candidates are identified from the Children’s Book Committee’s (CBC’s) list Best Spanish Language Picture Book of the Year.   Read more »

Comment | March 9, 2020, 8:00 am

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The Librarian of Congress: Why Representation Matters

The Scholastic Reads Podcast chats with Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden about the importance of why representation matters for our young readers.   Read more »

Comment | March 5, 2020, 6:00 am

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Amy Poehler Loves Libraries!

As Parks and Recreation fans know, the usually-upbeat government official Leslie Knope (played by Amy Poehler) has one big sore spot: libraries.   Read more »

Comment | February 27, 2020, 5:00 pm

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This Writer’s Life: StoryMap!

This Writer’s Life is an educational video series for 8 to 12-year-olds and their classrooms—a resource library—that peeks into the writing process.   Read more »

Comment | February 24, 2020, 7:00 am

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DC Presents: Reading with Zoo-per Heroes at the L.A. Zoo

On Feb 8th, 2020, DC Super Heroes took over the L.A. Zoo with the help of the acclaimed authors and artists behind DC’s new middle grade graphic novels.   Read more »

Comment | February 17, 2020, 4:00 pm

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‘A Revolutionary Act’: The Power Of A 21st Century Library Card

The world’s oldest and largest library association shares insight to providing leadership for the improvement of libraries as a revolutionary act.   Read more »

1 comment | February 13, 2020, 6:00 am

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LIVE! Publisher Spotlight Showcase SPRING 2020 Showcase

A preview of the Best Children's Books coming soon in Spring 2020! For a chance to WIN ALL the BOOKS in the showcase, just leave a comment below!   Read more »

24 comments | February 9, 2020, 8:00 am

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Top 6 Funniest Thank You Notes from Kids

The First Book Organization hope these Top 6 Funniest Thank You Notes, written by kids, will bring you as much joy as the books brought them!   Read more »

Comment | February 6, 2020, 1:00 pm

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The 10 Most Checked-Out Books in N.Y. Public Library History

New York Public Library books have been circulating homes for 125 years. Now the library system came up with the 10 most checked-out books in its history.   Read more »

1 comment | January 16, 2020, 7:00 am

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New Activities for International Dot Day!

This month in Creativity Corner, Terry Shay is bringing you a list of new activities to celebrate the first International... Read more »

Comment | January 13, 2020, 7:00 am

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Top Audiobooks in 2019

These Top 10 audiobooks represent the best of 2018- 2019, with selections for all age groups and interests, as well as exceptional narration.   Read more »

Comment | January 2, 2020, 9:00 am

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My Library Card, My Constant Friend

A powerful perspective from P.N. Hinton on the feeling of pride and awe upon receiving "my first library card" and encouraging every child to get one.   Read more »

Comment | December 26, 2019, 6:00 am

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Brain Pickings’ List of Favorite Children’s Books in 2019

Favorite Children’s Books of 2019: Maria Popova of Brain Pickings shares the loveliest such truthful, timeless treasures she savored this year.   Read more »

Comment | December 19, 2019, 7:00 am

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Recognizing the Enduring Whiteness of Jane Austen

Recognizing the Enduring Whiteness of Jane Austen: Some of us are always more universal, and never, lest we say it, lest we give up the ruse, white."   Read more »

Comment | December 12, 2019, 5:30 pm

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It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like… 2019

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like . . . 2019. A look at the holiday season has deep historical roots based upon religious beliefs and traditional customs.   Read more »

Comment | December 5, 2019, 7:00 am

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Laurel Nakai – I Have A Light

Music director for KidLit TV, Laurel Nakai composed a new EP full of fun and catchy songs that the whole family will love.    Read more »

Comment | December 4, 2019, 7:00 am

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Best Middle Grade Books 2019 | SLJ Best Books

School Library Journal has created a wonderful list of the Best Middle Grade Books 2019. This diverse set of middle grade books are must reads.   Read more »

Comment | November 28, 2019, 7:00 am