Fake News Resource

Teaching Tolerance has a plethora of resources that are great for educators and librarians alike. Recently there has been a shift in many of our library programs to integrate diversity as well as staying abreast of current trends such as "fake news." So here is an article that I thought was pretty neat that you might be able to expound upon with your students. If you serve in Middle or High School this is an opportunity to collaborate with your Social Studies teachers too. Check out the article Speaking of Digital Literacy and share how you could incorporate this into your library program. As Librarians we at times are the lone rangers on our school campuses so it is imperative to seek out professional development opportunities. Well I hope you find this article helpful and I look forward to hearing your ideas.

Star Wars Reads Day

So much fun and excitement will be happening tomorrow at the Star Wars Reads Day. I'll be running a 2k race and then the fun doesn't stop there........ I'll be having tons of Star Wars Fun at Barnes and Noble in the city of Rancho Cucamonga. So if you live in the Southern California area and you're looking for something fun to do with your family, then come on out to the Star Wars Reads Day!

Yessss! I got a copy before it is released

So super excited and stoked to read this book that I received today from one of my students. Although the book will not be released until October 24th, I was lucky enough to snag a copy because my student is super awesome and she happens to know the author personally (eeek) 🙌. If you are interested in finding out anymore information, then you can always follow this link to 7th Grade Revolution

Phenomenal Weekend at Festival of Books 2017

I had such a fabulous, phenomenal weekend at the Festival of Books. An opportunity to meet and listen to many talented authors, buy lots and lots of books, and enjoy so many people who have a love for literature. If you missed it, then there is always next year. #booksarelit #bookfest #usc #festivalofbooks #latimesfob #libraryqueene 

Festival of Books this Saturday

The Festival of Books will be happening this Saturday and Sunday on the beautiful campus of USC (University of Southern California) #gotrojans 😊 

Come out and enjoy the Festival:

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

I'm super excited because yours truly will be a #bookworm this year. I love all the festival has to offer for people of all ages but I especially enjoy volunteering. 😌 The Festival of Books is a great "free" event for you to enjoy by yourself or with your family. 

Common Sense Media showing Love 💗 to School Librarians

How awesome and relevant is this article??? I just love that @commonsensemedia has taken the time to show the importance of those that serve students everyday and have a wealth of knowledge to share...... Your Friendly Librarian. Hats off to those awesome, amazing people that spark kids/teenagers interest with a book or the latest technology. #schoollibrariansrock #commonsensemedia #schoollibrarymonth Check out the article below:

10 Reasons Libraians are more Important Than Ever!

Art Fun with Fox and Socks

Have you ever integrated art into your library program? Using the arts is a strategy that captivates your students while allowing for differentiated instruction. Everyone works at his/her own pace and within his/her own skill level. I find this not only fun and innovative for me as a librarian but it also allows the students to own their learning and creativity. It’s like having several individual makerspaces. Art has long been recognized as an important part of a well-rounded education, so why not integrate art into a program and a place on the school campus that all students have access too. So today I have fun with my kindergarten students and Dr. Seuss' Fox in Socks. There time was well spent because we not only integrated art but we integrated math too! Step out of the box and have some fun with Art!