Show Me 2012-2013 Final Nominees - Missouri Association of School Librarians

Show Me 2012-2013 Final Nominees - Missouri Association of School Librarians

Strega Nona’s Gift by Tomie dePaola

Strega Nona’s Gift by Tomie dePaola

This a great website with amazing information and book suggestions.

How to Read Nonfiction Text | Reading Topics A-Z | Reading Rockets

Great information! Click the link below.

How to Read Nonfiction Text Reading Topics A-Z Reading Rockets

2012-2013 Mark Twain Nominees

2012-2013 Mark Twain Award Nominees:

How exciting!   I can't wait to begin reading next year's award nominees!


Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea

Belly Up by Stuart Gibbs

The Clockwork Three by Matthew Kirby

Drizzle by Kathleen Van Cleve

The Familiars by Adam Jay Epstein

Ghost Dog Secrets by Peg Kehret

Half Upon a Time by James Riley

Hide & Seek by Katy Grant

Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper

Palace Beautiful by Sarah DeFord

Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham

Twenty Gold Falcons by Amy Gordon

Best Books 2011

Best Books 2011

Take a look at these books that have been named 'Best Book'. We have many of these titles in the library. Come on in and we can help you find them.

Love This Animation Promoting Books

A video interview with Brian Selznick | Reading Rockets

A video interview with Brian Selznick Reading Rockets

Have I read all the books in the library?

I wish!  There are so many wonderful books that I have yet to devour.  Isn't that a great problem!  The patrons of Lee's Summit School district are so bless to have libraries that are text rich. 

My job is split into 3 parts.  First and foremost, I'm a teacher.  I have the honor of teaching each child in my school.  I get to witness students grow as readers.  I was working with a fourth grader last week.  I was sharing with this young man that I remember when he was in kindergarten.  I've watched and helped him learn his letters, read words, put the words into sentences and connect the sentences into an amazing journey within the covers of a book.  Truly, I'm honored to witness and participate in each child's literacy journey.

Another part of my job is to be knowledgeable about current literacy trends.  With this knowledge, I work on collection development.  I read countless professional journals to make sure that the teachers have the resources they need to engage students in their learning.  Furthermore, I read thousands of book reviews to help me decide what books should be added to our library collection.  With each new book is a wish and a hope...will this be the book that will ignite the passion for reading  for that relucant reader or will it be the book that inspires the reader to write, research, and/or DREAM  big? 

Finally, the third piece of my job is administrative, 'running the library'.  I'm responsible for the layout of the library, making sure my clerks and I are meeting the needs of our children, staff and parents, and spending and allocating budget items properly. 

Each part of my job is as important as the other.  Of course I have my favorites parts and not so favorite.  What I love is to teach and interact with the children.  My least favorite is the administrative part.  I'm not a big fan of paper work.  All in all I love my job and the learning journey I partcipate in and witness.

So I haven't read all the books in the library...yet.  But I'm working on it one book at a time.

Celebrate 'Family Literacy Month' in November

Celebrate 'Family Literacy Month' in November

A family who reads together....DREAM together.

Let's Give Thanks Booklist | Books by Theme | Children's Books and Authors | Reading Rockets

Let's Give Thanks Booklist Books by Theme Children's Books and Authors Reading Rockets

I couldn't help but look at this resource and be Thankful! :)

Soldiers Surprising Their Loved Ones

On November 11 we will be honoring our veterans. During library we will be reading and discussing about ways to honor those who serve our country. Thank you to all the families who have shared their loved ones with America.

2010 Books as Gifts Buying Guide | Children's Books and Authors | Reading Rockets

2010 Books as Gifts Buying Guide Children's Books and Authors Reading Rockets

Holidays are just around the corner! Books are a wonderful gift. Check this wonderful list of books.
HO, HO, HO!

Video Interviews with Top Children's Authors and Illustrators | Reading Rockets

Video Interviews with Top Children's Authors and Illustrators Reading Rockets

Check out this site:

100s of authors and illustrators speak about their journey into books.

We Are Off and Running...or Should I Say Reading!

I can't believe it's second quarter already.   I have been concentrating so hard on building relationships with my students - I have neglected my BLOG.  I am still traveling between two schools this year.  However, one of my schools is new to me.  I'm the media specialist at both Meadow Lane Elementary and Pleasant Lea Elementary.  I love both of my schools so much.  Each building is filled with students and staff who are committed to achieve their goals of literacy.  I'm certainly surrounded by a community of readers in both schools.  I teach nearly 1200 students and support over 40 staff member in their curriculum goals.  It's exciting to see students come to the library and inquire more information about something they had just learned about or look for that book that will take them on endless adventures. 
Since students walked in our school doors, we have circulated about 11,000 books at each of my schools.  My clerks and I have pulled 1000s of books for our teachers to use in their classrooms.  Your children are truly surrounded by books and resources. 
One of my main focuses for my students is to help them see the connection between reading to writing.  It's vital the they see themselves as both readers and writers.  The more they read-the more opportunities they may see a style of writing that will inspire them.  One of my goals is to use more technology in my lessons so the kids will see what they can use to produce their final writing creations.
Second Quarter Here We Come!!!!!!

Remember to Read this Summer!

From The Beacon: Libraries promote youth literacy | islandpacket.com

From The Beacon: Libraries promote youth literacy | islandpacket.com

Danielle Mahoney: Finish Off the Year With Amazing Summer Reading Plans | Top Teaching

Danielle Mahoney: Finish Off the Year With Amazing Summer Reading Plans | Top Teaching

Summer Reading Program

and the Winner is....Check out the Missouri Readers Award Winners

Truman Readers Award (Grades 6-8)

1st Place: The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins. Scholastic Press

2nd Place: Gone, by Michael Grant. HarperTeen.

3rd Place: Jump the Cracks, by Stacy DeKeyser. Flux.

Mark Twain Readers Award (Grades 4-6)

1st Place: Stolen Children, by Peg Kehret. Dutton.

2nd Place: Found, by Margaret Peterson Haddix. Simon & Shuster.

3rd Place: Go Big or Go Home, by Will Hobbs. Harper Collins.

Show Me Readers Award (Grades 1-3)

1st Place: Two Bobbies, A True Story, by Kirby Larson and Mary Nethery, illustrated by Jean Cassels. Walker and Company.

2nd Place: For the Love of Autumn, by Patricia Polacco. Philomel Books.

3rd Place: Titanicat, by Marty Crisp, illustrated by Marty Papp. Sleeping Bear Press.

Announcing the 2011-2012 Show Me Nominees

About the Show Me Readers Award


Age Level
The Winner of the annual Show Me Readers Award is selected by students in grades one through three.

Vision
The purpose of the Show Me Readers Award is to promote literature, literacy, and reading in Missouri elementary schools for grades one through three and to promote recognition of authors and illustrators of books that are favorites of Missouri children in these grades.

2011-2012 Show Me Nominees

Nubs: the True Story of a Mutt, Marine, & a Miracle, Dennis, Major Brian; Larson, Kirby; and Nethery, Mary.

Desert Rose and her Highfalutin Hog, Jackson, Alison.
Finding Lincoln, Malaspina, Ann.
Dewey: There's a Cat in the Library! Myron, Vicki and Bret Witter.
Stars Above Us, Norman, Geoffrey.
Testing the Ice: a True Story of Jackie Robinson, Robinson, Sharon.
Peace Week in Miss Fox's Class, Spinelli, Eileen.
Twist of Fate, Stuckenschneider, Chris.
Itsy Bitsy & Teeny Weeny, van Frankenhuyzen, Robbyn Smith.
Minnow and Rose: an Oregon Trail Story, Young, Judy.

2011- 2012 Truman Nominees Have Been Announced!

About the Truman Readers Award

 Age Level
The winner of the annual Truman Readers Award is selected by students in grages six through eight.

Vision

The Truman Readers Award encourages students in the early teen years to express their unique voice through exploring new literary genres, communicating with their peers about young adult literature, and honoring authors writing for young teens. 
-MASL:  Missouri Association of School Librians-
 
 Invisible Lines  Amato, Mary.
 Double Eagle  Collard III, Sneed B.
 If the Witness Lied  Cooney, Caroline.
 The Maze Runner  Dashner, James.
 Adventurers Wanted: Slathbog's Gold  Foreman, M.L.
 The Shifter.  Hardy, Janice.
 The Cupcake Queen  Hepler, Heather.
 The Last Thing I Remember  Klavan, Andrew.
 Pop.  Korman, Gordon.
 Jane in Bloom. Lytton, Deborah.
 Farwalker's Quest. Sensel, Joni
.Bull Rider.  Williams, Suzanne Morgan