Month: March 2005

Boyfriend List

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The Boyfriend List is E. Lockhart’s blog and her new teen novel. Her blog focuses on books, publishing news, and recommended sites.

Spy Fever

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The Independent Online Edition has an article on the new wave of spy fiction for kids. Best of all, it had a list of the upcoming releases complete with descriptions. Perfect for making sure you have ordered the best of the bunch.

Technology and Society

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Technology Blackout Day on April 20th, is a way for classrooms to examine the power of technology in today’s world. Participation is free and the site includes lesson plans for Kindergarteners through high school.

Teen Heroes

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Cognitive Dissonance offers a nice blog entry on Marvel’s group of teenage super heroes. This is definitely a list for those of us building graphic novel collections to consider.

Sisterhood of the Pants

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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants looks to be a wonderful movie based on the popular series of books. The site offers the trailer, photos, downloads, contests, message boards, and much more.

The Illinois Study

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Powerful Libraries Make Powerful Learners is a study done by the Illinois School Library Media Association. The report speaks to the importance of school libraries in the overall learning of students.

Science Fiction Hall of Fame

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First inductees into new Science Fiction Hall of Fame announced has the list of the first four inductees: Philip K. Dick, Steven Spielberg, animator Ray Harryhausen, and artist Chesley Bonestall.

Author Blog

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Strange Author Encounters is a blog done by children’s series author, Linda Joy Singleton. Her series include The Seer, Strange Encounters, and Regeneration.

School Library Resources

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Resources for School Librarians is a great site filled with lots of top resources. They cover subjects like teaching, information access, program administration, technology, employment, and continuing education.