Monthly Archives: September 2006
DISCUS Is for Learners
The first time I encountered DISCUS, like the Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer and his fax machine, I was absolutely mystified by it. I was subbing in reference. It was my first time working in a library since high school. I thought … Continue reading
Filed under library services, literacy
DISCUS Is for Learners
The first time I encountered DISCUS, like the Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer and his fax machine, I was absolutely mystified by it. I was subbing in reference. It was my first time working in a library since high school. I thought … Continue reading
Filed under librarianship, literacy, research
Bully for Bluford
I recently read The Bully by Paul Langan, which is the 5th book in the Bluford Series. I first heard about the Bluford series during my brief stint as an 8th grade Engish/Language Arts teacher. The highlight of this employment, … Continue reading
Filed under booktalks, boys, reluctant readers, YA reads
Bully for Bluford
I recently read The Bully by Paul Langan, which is the 5th book in the Bluford Series. I first heard about the Bluford series during my brief stint as an 8th grade Engish/Language Arts teacher. The highlight of this employment, … Continue reading
Filed under booktalks, boys, reluctant readers, YA reads
My Book House: The Backstory
This blog is named for the My Book House set of chidren’s books. These books were first published in the 1920′s and were edited by Olive Beaupre Miller. I have added a link to Ms. Miller’s biographical information from Smith … Continue reading
Filed under blogging, booktalks, literacy, My Book House, Olive Beaupre' Miller
My Book House: The Backstory
This blog is named for the My Book House set of chidren’s books. These books were first published in the 1920′s and were edited by Olive Beaupre Miller. I have added a link to Ms. Miller’s biographical information from Smith … Continue reading
>Welcome to My Book House
> “Mother Goose had a house it was built in a wood,where an owl by the door for a sentinal stood.” As a young child I enjoyed having my parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other family members read to me. … Continue reading
Welcome to My Book House
“Mother Goose had a house it was built in a wood,where an owl by the door for a sentinal stood.” As a young child I enjoyed having my parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other family members read to me. My … Continue reading
