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...
