I am a K-12 librarian at Mesilla Valley Christian School. I have a masters degree in Children's Literature and hold a NM teaching certificate with a Library Media Endorsement.
My column today deals with learning native American culture of the Navajo. The Navajo are one of the largest tribes in North America. Their reservation is about the size of West Virginia and lies in Utah, Arizona and New Mexico. My favorite from this list of books is The Goat in the Rug. My husband… More Learning Native American Culture Through Children’s Literature – Navajo
We are continuing looking at how learning Native American culture through children’s literature is possible. School librarians serve as a resource for the teachers and students we work with. In How to Teach About American Indians, author Karen Harvey addresses some of the roles of the school librarian in regards to Native American literature. We… More Learning Native American Culture Through Children’s Literature – Arctic and Sub-arctic
We are continuing the series of posts about Learning Native American Culture. The Indians of the Northeast (Maine to Virginia and west to Minnesota) are the ones the early American settlers came into contact with. As librarians we must ensure that our patrons move beyond the Disney stereotype portrayed in Pocahontas. Disney abandoned historical accuracy… More Learning Native American Culture Through Children’s Literature – Indians of the Northeast
November is Native American Month. Today we are beginning a series where I look at books about different Native American cultures. This series was originally published in Christian Library Journal. I spent 20 years on the Navajo Reservation and this topic is one I am passionate about. No matter our culture of origin, we can… More Learning Native American Culture Through Children’s Literature – Plains Indians
Easter isn’t too far away. Are you still looking for some children’s Easter books to add to your library? Links in this post may be affiliate links. Purchases made using these links will not cost you more but may pay me an affiliate fee. Thanks for using my links. I previously shared a list of… More Children’s Easter Books
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Do you have Valentine’s Day bookmarks for your kiddos? Have you started decorating your library yet? Today we are going to look at some Valentine’s Day products that can help you fill those needs. Links in this post may be affiliate links. Purchases made using these links will… More Friday Finds – Valentine’s Day Products for your Library
Have your teacher’s started asking for Valentine’s Day Books? Here are some that I had in my library when I was a librarian. Links in this post may be affiliate links. Purchases made using these links will not cost you more but may pay me an affiliate fee. Thanks for using my links which help… More Bibliography – Valentine’s Day Books
If you have read my Fundraising posts and are looking for more ideas, this book may help. If you are looking for ideas for Maker Spaces, this book may help. 20 art activities – I’m sure there is something here for someone in your audience. It may also be a book you want to add… More Awesome Art Activities for Kids – Resource Review
There have been almost 100 days of school so far this year. Many classroom celebrate the 100th day of school. Today I want to share some books currently available that help celebrate that day. Links in this post may be affiliate links. Purchases made using these links will not cost you more but may pay… More Book List – 100 Days of School
Today’s Meet the Author is an interview with author Beth Troy. This author interview was originally shared as part of a blog tour on Library Lady’s Kid Lit. Links in this post may be affiliate links. Purchases made using these links will not cost you more but may pay me an affiliate fee. Check out my… More Meet the Author – Beth Troy – an Author Interview