by Leah Langby | Nov 17, 2015 | Keeping Up With Kids
I found a thoughtful piece in American Indians in Children’s Literature the other day–an open letter to teachers about some of the images that are so popular at this time of year, but are actually inaccurate and ultimately harmful in perpetuating...
by Leah Langby | Nov 12, 2015 | Keeping Up With Kids
Over the course of the past year, thanks to a LSTA grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services and also thanks to a growing national and state-wide discussion on the topic, IFLS librarians have been working on getting up to speed about being Media...
by Leah Langby | Nov 11, 2015 | Keeping Up With Kids
I’ve read a few accounts of the WLA Annual Conference, and I have to add my accolades. I have had a whirlwind fall with more work-related obligations than usual–I’ve been out of the office more than in, it feels like. I wrapped up October...
by Leah Langby | Oct 27, 2015 | Keeping Up With Kids
Hungry Johnny, written by Cheryl Minnema and illustrated by Wesley Ballinger, is one of the award winnersWordcraft Circle of Native Writers and Storytellers recognized several titles for Wordcraft Awards and Honors last week. These books are written by Native...
by Leah Langby | Oct 23, 2015 | Keeping Up With Kids
Many of you attended the October 6 Media Mentor workshop with Erin Walsh and Chip Donohue. Those terrific presenters told us about Faith Rogow, a “Media Literacy Education Maven.” She has an upcoming FREE webinar from Early Childhood...
by Leah Langby | Oct 22, 2015 | Keeping Up With Kids
In a recent Pew Study on libraries, guess what they found?85% of people believe libraries should DEFINITELY provide free early literacy programs85% of people believe libraries should DEFINITELY work more closely with local schools to provide resources to kids.These...
by Leah Langby | Oct 19, 2015 | Keeping Up With Kids
It’s been a while since I’ve posted–blog posting has been falling to the bottom of my list and then falling right off the list as I’ve been occupied with other projects and commitments. Hopefully, this will be the start of more regular...
by Leah Langby | Oct 7, 2015 | Keeping Up With Kids
from an ALA mailing from Beth Yoke:We know that strong school libraries drive student achievement, and it’s up to us to make sure our members of Congress do, too! Now through December Congress is working on a new education bill to provide federal funding for the...
by Leah Langby | Oct 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
The American Academy of Pediatrics has long provided patients with guidance about a variety of things, including screen time. As the kinds of things kids can do with screens has shifted to be more interactive, there have been many discussions–and a growing body...
by Leah Langby | Sep 23, 2015 | Keeping Up With Kids
Many thanks to Tricia Wehrenberg for this inspiring guest post about going outside her comfort zone to provide excellent service. Way to go!Recently, the Amery Area Public Library was approached by the United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS) to do a storytime...
by Leah Langby | Sep 3, 2015 | Keeping Up With Kids
Thanks to an LSTA grant, Georgia Jones planned a workshop with Dr. Betsey Diamont-Cohen, author of Mother Goose on the Loose, an award-winning early literacy program that libraries across the country use. The session is designed for childcare and early childhood...
by Leah Langby | Aug 26, 2015 | Keeping Up With Kids
Announcing a NEW library grant opportunity!AUTISM WELCOME HERE: Library Programs, Services and More Grantwww.librariesandautism.org/grantApplications are now being accepted online. Submission deadline is December 1, 2015. For more information and details about...
