Sharing the Knowledge: Librarians Who Blog!

November 26, 2012 Caroline's Classroom Connections Sharing the Knowledge: Librarians Who Blog There are a vast number of resources available for educators, and never before has so much information been so easily accessible as in the Internet age. Last month I shared a number of links for teachers who blog. This month you'll find a list of librarians who blog about books, literacy, and their experiences in their libraries. There is a wealth of knowledge at these sites, and I hope you find them to benefit you and the work you do with children. School Librarians: Great Kids Books Mary is an elementary school librarian in Berkley, CA and had three young readers at home. She recommends titles for kids 4-14. This year Mary is the chair of the Book Apps Cybils Committee. Mrs. Yingling Reads: Books for Middle School Students, Especially Boys The title says it all! Mrs. Yingling is a middle school librarian and avid reader. She reviews and posts regularly on a variety of titles -- "boy books" especially. She's serving on the Cybils this year. Watch. Connect. Read. Mr. Schu is an elementary librarian who posts interviews and reviews as well as showcases book trailers that can be used in the classroom. Along with Colby Sharp, he is reading through all the Newberys this year.  Librarian's Quest Margie has been a school librarian for 39 years. From the website: A place where students, educators and parents can exchange and express views about the best of books, new technologies and libraries. Children's Librarians (Public Libraries): Biblio File Jennie is a children's librarian in the DC metro area who has served on two Cybils panels (2007-2011), the Maryland Blue Crab Award committee (2009), and YALSA's Award for Excellence in Non-Fiction (2013). She reviews a variety of middle-grade and young adult titles. The Chained Library Rebecca is a children's librarian in Rio Rancho, NM who is also pursuing publication. She reviews books, interviews authors, and writes in-depth, meaty posts about all things bookish. Green Bean Teen Queen Sarah is a youth services librarian in Springfield, MO, who works with children 0-18. She posts reviews and interviews and this year is serving on the Printz committee. The Fourth Muskateer: Reviews and More about Historical Fiction and History-Related Non-Fiction for Children and Teens Margo is children's librarian in California. This blog is an excellent resource for history lovers! And if you're curious about what kids think of new titles --  Kid Reviews: Fresh Ink: New Books, Young Reviewers, Fresh Perspectives Students 7-17 review new middle-grade and young adult titles. Join Our Mailing List! Meet the Spellbinders Caroline Starr Rose spent her childhood in the deserts of Saudi Arabia and New Mexico, camping at the Red Sea in one and eating red chile in the other. She's taught English and social studies to upper elementary and middle-school students in New Mexico, Florida, Virginia, and Louisiana.    Back in New Mexico, Caroline now writes middle-grade novels and picture books full time. Her forthcoming picture book, OVER IN THE WETLANDS, releases 2014.   Website  Blog       Kimberley Griffiths Little is the recipient of the Southwest Book Award, The Whitney Award for Best Youth Novel of 2010, and the author of the highly acclaimed, The Healing Spell and Circle of Secrets, published by Scholastic Press. Look for her books at the Scholastic Book Fairs, as well    as two more forthcoming novels in 2012 and 2013. She lives on a dirt road in a small town by the Rio Grande with her husband, a robotics engineer and their three sons. Kimberley is a favorite speaker at schools around the country, presenting "The Creative Diary", a highly successful writing workshop and has been a speaker at many conferences. Please visit her website  to download free Teacher's Guides and Book Club Guides.      Carolee Dean has made numerous appearances as a guest poet/author at schools, libraries, poetry events, and teacher/library conferences. She holds a bachelor's degree in music therapy and a master's degree in communicative disorders, and she has spent over a decade working in the public schools as a speech-language pathologist. Her first novel, Comfort,was nominated as a Best Book for Young Adults, was named the Best YA Novel of 2002 by the Texas Institute of Letters, and was on the TAYSHAS (Texas Library Association) reading list. She conducts teacher trainings on inspiring reluctant writers including "The Secret Language of Stories" and "Random Acts of Haiku." To find teacher's guides, writing activities, and information about author visits, go to www.caroleedean.com.          UPCOMING AUTHOR EVENTS February 2, 2013 Montgomery Teen Book Festival Carolee Dean Kimberley Griffiths Little Houston, TX

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