Friday, March 29, 2024

The Schwa Was Here, by Neal Shusterman



Presenting the winner, in 2024, of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement in writing for young adults: Neal Shusterman. Today’s reading is from The Schwa Was Here.

Friday, March 22, 2024

The True Definition of Neva Beane, by Christine Kendall



Each Friday that school is in session, I share the link to a read-aloud preview of a book from SRCSA library. The “First-chapter Friday” selection for March 22, 2024 is The True Definition of Neva Beane, by Christine Kendall.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

‘Neuroinclusion in libraries’

When libraries tout their inclusive hiring, do they extend those assurances regarding disabled and neurodiverse applicants? I recently viewed a fascinating webinar about “Neuroinclusion in libraries.”

Friday, March 15, 2024

Too Bright to See, by Kyle Lukoff



Each Friday that school is in session, I share the link to a read-aloud preview of a book from SRCSA library. The “First-chapter Friday” selection for March 15, 2024 is Too Bright to See, by Kyle Lukoff.

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Book haul : ALA Youth Media Awards, 2024



Among recent arrivals in SRCSA library: Our ever-generous parents’ group has purchased winners and Honor Books from the 2024 Youth Media Awards, which are presented each year by the American Library Association.
https://youtu.be/pB8zA9EOHfk

Friday, March 8, 2024

The Eyes and the Impossible, by Dave Eggers



Each Friday that school is in session, I share the link to a read-aloud preview of a book from SRCSA library. The “First-chapter Friday” selection for March 8, 2024 is The Eyes and the Impossible, by Dave Eggers.

Friday, March 1, 2024

Character education: Books about Cooperation



SRCSA’s character-education focus for March 2024 is “Cooperation.” Here are books from the school library, which address the character trait of Cooperation.
https://youtu.be/GscWigU4lvg

Gregor the Overlander, by Suzanne Collins



Each Friday that school is in session, I share the link to a read-aloud preview of a book from SRCSA library. The “First-chapter Friday” selection for March 1, 2024 is Gregor the Overlander, by Suzanne Collins.