'Discovery Girls' for Tweens By Debra Lau Whelan - 08/06/2008
It’s not easy being a tween. That’s why Catherine Lee founded Discovery Girls, a bimonthly magazine that targets girls eight to 12. What makes it stand out? It’s all about promoting self-esteem—and a huge chunk of its content is written by its readers. SLJ spoke to Lee about how she started DG and why it’s the No. 4 magazine title at Barnes & Noble for its Family and Children section. More
Has the Newbery Lost Its Way? By Anita Silvey - 10/02/2008 Are children, librarians, and other book lovers still rushing to read the latest Newbery winners? Or has the most prestigious award in children’s literature lost some of its luster? More
Paperback Edition of ‘Deathly Hallows’ Slated for July 2009 By SLJ Staff - 09/29/2008
The paperback edition of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Scholastic, 2007), J. K. Rowling’s seventh and final Harry Potter novel, will be released on July 7, 2009.
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Scholastic Hosts ‘Harry Potter’ Cover to Cover Read-A-Thon By Debra Lau Whelan - 09/23/2008
Some 600 muggles of all ages gathered in New York City yesterday for a cover to cover read-a-thon to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the U.S. release of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.More
A Tall Tale: Laura Amy Schlitz By Mary Grace Gallagher - 04/01/2008
The kids in Sharen Pula’s fifth-grade class are getting ready to go on a journey. One boy kicks off his shoes to get comfy. Another lies on his side, head on hand. A girl loosens her ponytail before leaning against the library wall. Like a force of nature, Laura Amy Schlitz bustles into the room and promptly sits on the floor in front of them, tucking her long black skirt under her.
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The Evidence-Based Manifesto for School Librarians By Ross Todd - 04/01/2008
Every fall, School Library Journal hosts a national Leadership Summit that brings together a mix of school librarians, administrators, other educators, researchers, and university professors, as well as policy makers and elected officials. While the topics change, the Summit always focuses on an issue of critical importance to school librarians.
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Caldecott Stunner By Staff - 02/01/2008
If you were surprised by this year’s Caldecott Medal winner, you weren’t alone. Even Brian Selznick was stunned that his novel, The Invention of Hugo Cabret (Scholastic), took the prize for the most distinguished American picture book for children. “I never thought I’d win,” the author told The Brooklyn Paper, a local New York newspaper.
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G’Day, Young Explorers Lauren Barack - 01/14/2008 Students eager for a walkabout Down Under have a chance to win a 10-day Australian expedition courtesy of National Geographic Kids and its annual Hands-On Explorer Challenge.
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Podcasts are a great way to expand learning beyond the classroom or library. Here are more recommendations from Tech Chicks Anna Adam and Helen Mowers, following up their Dec. 2007 article Listen Up!
Gr 4-7–When their beloved Aunt Grace dies, Dan, 11, and Amy, 14–along with other Cahill descendants–are faced with an unusual choice: inherit one million dollars or participate in a perilous treasure hunt.
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