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Saturday, December 14, 2013

Twitterville Talk #130

There's something in the air besides the cold, wind and snow.  It's anticipation.  Everyone seems to be waiting for the next 2013 best books list, the results of their Mock Caldecott and Mock Newbery elections not to mention the award announcements in January.  Students, teachers and parents are planning for the holidays; a shift in the pace, more time for reading and relaxing.  I hope everyone had a great week.  Enjoy your weekend. Take time for reading.  Be sure to look for the giveaways.




Somehow I missed this list last week but the categories are interesting; Huff Post Books: Best Picture Books of 2013 Would you pick the same books for their divisions?

Thanks to author illustrator Aaron Becker (Journey) for this tweet.









This post is one you will want to send out to your colleagues and parents---Top Ten Ways to Encourage Children to Read Over Winter Break by Katherine Sokolowski.
 It's one of the best articles I've ever read on this topic.
To the first person who can tell me number one on this list, I will send a copy of The Lost Boy, the new graphic novel by Greg Ruth.  Please leave your answer in the comments below or send me a DM on Twitter. (This title has been won.)

What else should students in a reading class be doing but reading?  A Repugnant Smudge by William Polking.

Thanks to the Nerdy Book Club for these tweets.









Are you looking for the ultimate present for the reading teenager in your life?  Well, look no further---5 Great Gift Ideas for Your Bookish Tween or Teen

Thanks to Donalyn Miller, teacher, author of The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child and Reading in the Wild: The Book Whisperer's Keys to Cultivating Lifelong Reading Habits, co-founder of the Nerdy Book Club and blogger at Donalyn Miller for this tweet.









This should be hanging in every classroom, especially in the library---Who's the tech leader at your school?  Most people are unaware of the training librarians have in the technology field.  Toot your horn!

Thanks to School Library Journal for this tweet.










He has released his list for this year---The Best Web 2.0 Applications For Education In 2013

Thanks to educator and blogger at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... , Larry Ferlazzo for this post and tweet.














Take a peek at this list.  What do you think of the 12 Rules The Best Teachers Live By?


Thanks to educator, Allison Jackson (@azajacks) for this tweet.










#Nerdlution is going strong.  Not only are people sticking to their goals but they are writing about it too.  Here is a link to a collection of #Nerdlution haiku, The Right Poems for the Right Time in the Right Space and six word reflections, There's Beauty in Brevity: Six Words from the #Nerdlution.

Plus get a load of this---The Collaborative Song: Tweeting 'bout a #Nerdlution

But this is the topper of the week---Projects Collide: When the #Nerdlution Song Met the #Nerdlution Stories

Thanks to Kevin Hodgson, educator and blogger at Kevin's Meandering Mind for these posts and tweets.













No truer words have been spoken---How to destroy a school library

Thanks to Donna Bambach, former edtech/edmedia professor at UCF in Orlando, for this tweet.








Have you made purchases yet for the bookish people in your life?  There are some great suggestions in this post, 24 Insanely Clever Gifts For Book Lovers.  
One of my favorite gifts on this list is number twenty.  What is it? If you are the first person to guess correctly, I will send you a copy of Listening for Lucca by Suzanne LaFleur. Please send me a DM on Twitter or leave your answer in the comments below.



Thanks to Random House Canada for this tweet.











They keep on coming---The 13 Best Children's, Illustrated, and Picture Books of 2013 
There are some beautiful and unique titles on this list.
To the first person who can tell me number seven on this list, I will send them a copy of that book.  Please leave your answer in the comments below or send me a DM on Twitter.

Thanks to Brain Pickings for this post and tweet.












According to The Nonfiction Detectives blog these are the Best Nonfiction Books of 2013

Thanks to Cathy Potter, K-5 school librarian and blogger at The Nonfiction Detectives for this tweet.










Children and young adult books are capturing the adult market; Wonder makes the news.


Thanks to Random House Kids for this tweet.












Here are a few extra goodies to enhance an author illustrator study, Meet the artist: Judy Schachner

Thanks to Scholastic for the tweet and the post.













Never doubt The Meaning of Libraries.


Thanks to HMH Kids for this tweet.










The book they made together is truly memorable.  They talk about it here---A Message of Hope: Patricia MacLachlan, Steven Kellogg on 'Snowflakes Fall'.

Make sure you follow this link to Merlin's Guide to a Meaningful Life: The Seven Most Magical Words

And here come the book trailers!

























Make sure you continually check the constant updates to Mr. Schu's 2013 Best Books Lists and Presentations and Interviews from the 2013 National Book Festival

Thanks to John Schumacher, teacher librarian, co-host of the monthly #SharpSchu Book Club, 2011 Library Journal Movers & Shakers, 2014 Newbery Medal Committee member, and blogger at Watch. Connect. Read. for these tweets.








Whether you use this now or another year, there are many interesting facts to glean from Caldecott at 75 Extras

Thanks to The Horn Book for this tweet.






Have you had a chance to look at and read Sandra Boynton's new book, Frog Trouble and Eleven Other Pretty Serious Songs?  Enjoy this song.



Thanks to Workman Publishing for this tweet.








You might want to save this list.  I know I will be trying those I have not used yet.  Follow the Conference Hashtag: My 10 Favorite Tech Tools for Educators

Thanks to Walden Pond Press for this tweet.








Have you been looking for a new and different way to get books circulating?  Introducing the Browse-O-Rama!

Thanks for this post and tweet go to Elizabeth Bird, author, New York Public Library's Youth Materials Collections Specialist and blogger at A Fuse #8 Production.







I think these are spectacular---9 Ideas For Random Acts of Literary Kindness

Thanks to Anderson's Bookshop for this tweet.





Have you marked the date for the January #SharpSchu Book Club?  Check out the titles and get ready to chat up a storm.

Thanks to Colby Sharp, educator, co-host of the monthly #titletalk, co-host of the monthly #SharpSchu Book Club, co-founder of the Nerdy Book Club and blogger at sharpread for this tweet.







This title continues to be a favorite of students and adults alike.  Now it's the topic for NPR Books Backseat Book Club---'Mr. Terupt' Shows What A Difference One Teacher Can Make

Thanks to NPR Books for this tweet.






Here is this week's collection of fun or meaningful tweets and quotes.  I think little Miss Xena might have put one in here too; she's pretty sneaky.























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Saturday, December 7, 2013

Twitterville Talk #129

Something exciting (more than usual) happened on Twitter this week.  Several members of my PLN were talking about goals, resolutions.  Several tweets later a movement was born #nerdlution.  It's a fifty day commitment to do whatever you can when you can, writing, reading, good deeds, noticing the little things in life or exercising.  The support is amazing. This is what it means to be a part of a community.  It's not to late to join.  Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Take time for reading. Look for the giveaways.


This is a fantastic list. You might want to think about sharing it with administrators, parents and school board members.  25 Ways Schools Can Promote Literacy And Independent Reading

Thanks for this tweet goes to Ben Gilpin, elementary principal and blogger at The Colorful Principal.





It pays to stay up-to-date, Creative Commons unveils new 4.0 licenses.

Thanks for this tweet goes to Joyce Valenza, teacher librarian and blogger at NeverEnding Search.







Hooray! The Nerdy Book Club nominations have been tallied and the list has been revealed.  Follow this link to Donalyn Miller's SlideShare of the titles or this link to the Nerdy Book Club post.  Get reading so you can make informed choices!
To the first person who can tell me the first title on the picture book list, I will send a copy of Spike, the Mixed-Up Monster by Susan Hood with illustrations by Melissa Sweet.  Please send me a DM on Twitter or leave your answer in the comments below.

This is how you build a reading community---Little Red Goes to School (By Way of Boston)

Thanks to Donalyn Miller, teacher, author of The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child and Reading in the Wild: The Book Whisperer's Keys to Cultivating Lifelong Reading Habits, co-founder of the Nerdy Book Club and blogger at Donalyn Miller for these tweets.




If you are looking for a way to give books a second life, give these 7 Bookish Craft Projects to Put You in the Christmas Spirit a try.


Thanks to Book Riot for this tweet.







It's not too late to make one of these or tuck this idea away for next year, How to create an online Advent calendar.


Thanks to Kelly Tenkely, founder of Anastasis Academy, Learning Genome Founder, tech integration specialist, instructional coach and Mac evangelist, for this post and tweet.





In case you missed the fast and furious tweeting for last Sunday's #titletalk on on resilience literature here is the archive.

Many thanks to Cindy Minnich, educator, co-founder of the Nerdy Book Club and blogger at Charting By The Stars, for complying the archive and for this tweet.







For fans of the series, Spirit Animals, author Maggie Stiefvater is reading the first chapter of Hunted.

Thanks for this tweet goes to Scholastic.







Little Chicken's Big Christmas book trailer previewed this week.



Thanks to author illustrator Katie Davis for this tweet.








John Flanagan talks about why the Ranger's Apprentice series has ended.



Please follow this link for the latest updates in the best books lists.

Are you ready?  Here are this week's book trailers.












Have you seen Booklist's Top 10 Science & Health Books for Youth: 2013?  
To the first person who can tell me one of the four books on this list which was reviewed on this blog, I will send a copy of The Beginner's Guide to Running Away from Home by Jennifer Larue Huget with illustrations by Red Nose Studio.  Please leave your answer in the comments below or send me a DM on Twitter. (This title has been won.)

The interviews and presentations from the 2013 National Book Festival are starting to be posted.  Follow this link for all the updates.

Reading Rockets has posted some useful seasonal ideas, Top 10 Family Reading and Writing Ideas for the Winter Holidays and The 2013 Holiday Buying Guide from Reading Rockets:  Books As Gifts.

Here are some great titles to add to your holiday shopping via Scholastic.



Thanks to John Schumacher, teacher librarian, co-host of the monthly #SharpSchu Book Club, 2011 Library Journal Movers & Shakers, 2014 Newbery Medal Committee member, and blogger at Watch. Connect. Read. for these tweets.






In case you missed the post #Nerdlution is looking for pictures.

Thanks to Colby Sharp, educator, co-host of the monthly #titletalk, co-host of the monthly #SharpSchu Book Club, co-founder of the Nerdy Book Club and blogger at sharpread for this tweet.





With every post the anticipation grows---Scholastic Spring Kids 2014|Preview Peek

Here is another---A Peek at First Second's Spring Collection

Thanks to School Library Journal for these posts and tweets.












This is one of the most beautiful essays I have ever read about the act of reading---Slice of Life: Life Has a Certain Uncertainty


Thanks for this tweet and post go to elementary school librarian and blogger at Reederama, Jennifer Reed.






It's always great when an author or illustrator shares their process with we lucky readers.



Thanks to James Burks, author illustrator of Bird & Squirrel on the Run!, for this tweet.









One of the tricky things with introducing tools into the classroom is adhering to the requirements for age.  This list will be useful to many educators, Webtools: No Registration Needed For Students
To the first person who can tell me the first category on this list I will send a copy of City Chickens by Christine Heppermann.  Please leave your answer in the comments below or send me a DM on Twitter.

Thanks to Richard Byrne, educator, speaker and blogger at Free Technology for Teachers for this tweet.







Here is another outstanding list of books---The Horn Book Fanfare!


Thanks to The Horn Book for this tweet.









The short list for the Morris Award has been announced.

Thanks to Teri Lesesne, college professor, speaker and blogger at The Goddess of YA Literature, for this tweet.





This might be handy if you are looking for a special gift for a reader friend---Children's Illustrators on ETSY



Thanks to illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi for this tweet.








This is a collection of some of my favorite tweets this week.  Several are included from #titletalk this past Sunday.  Many more are to be found in the #titletalk archives noted above.  My furry friend has added her favorites treats of the week too.































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Saturday, November 30, 2013

Twitterville #128

During last weekend and the first part of this past week, activity was high on Twitter as participants in conferences were sharing their learning.  Several new "best books" lists were released.  I sincerely hope everyone is enjoying the extra time with family and friends during the holidays.  Rest, relax and take time for reading.  Please look for the giveaways this week.




Have you ever thought of having a program in your school library for students not yet attending?  This article, Chew That Book: Why Babies Belong in Libraries|First Steps, offers some great advice.

It's always interesting to get the inside scoop from authors and illustrators about the path taken to bring their books to us.



Author and Illustrator Peter Brown On His Process from School Library Journal on Vimeo.


Thanks to School Library Journal for these tweets.








Author Michael Morpurgo, speaks at the opening of a new library urging the telling of stories for the sheer joy of it.  Michael Morpurgo: Bring back story time in every school
To the first person who can tell me the name of the new school library mentioned in this article, I will send a copy of Sports Illustrated Kids--Book of 500+ Sports facts kids want to know!  Please leave your answer in the comments below or send me a DM on Twitter. (This title has been won.)

Thanks to Tasha Saecker, librarian and blogger at Waking Brain Cells, for this tweet.





To me this is no surprise but to others it is,---Young adult readers 'prefer printed to ebooks'
To the first person who can tell me the percentage of young adults who prefer print over digital, I will send a copy of Flabbersmashed About You by Rachael Vail with illustrations by Yumi Heo.  Please leave your answer in the comments below or send me a DM on Twitter.



Thanks to author Barbara O'Connor (How to Steal a Dog) for this tweet.







Take a break, listen to episode #159 of Katie Davis' Brain Burps---Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast Visits Brain Burps About Books


Thanks to Julie Danielson, blogger at Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast and author, for this tweet.









It still continues to be important to teach our students about digital citizenship skills.  You might want to keep this handy---A Visual Guide To Teaching Students Digital Citizenship Skills



Thanks to Donna Macdonald, teacher librarian and technology integrationist for this tweet.







This is a big weekend for independent booksellers and authors.




Lisa Von Drasek speaks about the graphic format.




Here is a book trailer for this week.



All the new lists released this week are a part of Mr. Schu's 2013 Best Books Lists
To the first person who can tell me the top title under the picture book section of The New York Times Notable Children's Books of 2013, I will send a copy of Bully by Laura Vaccaro Seeger.  Please send me a DM or leave the answer in the comments below. (This title has been won.)

This video might be useful for an author study of Gayle Forman.




Thanks to John Schumacher, teacher librarian, co-host of the monthly #SharpSchu Book Club, 2011 Library Journal Movers & Shakers, 2014 Newbery Medal Committee member, and blogger at Watch. Connect. Read. for these tweets.






Brothers Paul Reynolds and Peter H. Reynolds have created a beautiful animated poem as a tribute to teachers.  Everyone should see this video, Keepers of the Flame.  Please follow the embedded link.  I did not embed it in this post out of respect for their request.


Thanks to Peter H. Reynolds, author and illustrator, for this tweet.







We have all been missing the completion of the Newbery Challenge videos by John Schumacher and Colby Sharp.  Colby is working on placing them all in one spot on Pinterest---Newbery Challenge

Thanks to Colby Sharp, educator, co-host of the monthly #titletalk, co-host of the monthly #SharpSchu Book Club, co-founder of the Nerdy Book Club and blogger at sharpread for this tweet.






Each week, day after day, we connect with like-minded people on a variety of social networks.  The importance of these connections has never been better stated than in this post, On Broken Door Handles and Butter Knives.

Thanks for this post and tweet go to Christopher Lehman, educator, speaker, author and blogger at Christoper Lehman: Teach By Learning. Learn By Teaching.





Here's another amazing blog post about the power of connections with book nerds, Leaving your mark 

Thanks go to educator and blogger at Shaped Like A Blogg... ...Or A Garden Hose!, Adam Shaffer, for this post and tweet.




This week was filled with informative, interesting and fun tweets especially due to the National Council of Teachers of English conference in Boston.  Of course my furry friend, Xena, may have had her sneaky paws on my keyboard too.



































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