This is a re-blog of something I shared previously on this blog – I think the information is still important for librarians to be aware of. What do you call them? How should they be represented in materials given to our students? When I got up this morning, I had no thought of discussing this… More Thoughts Surrounding Thanksgiving and Native Americans
As Thanksgiving approaches you probably hear, “What books can I read to my students?” Here are some of the Thanksgiving books I had in the library when I was still in the school. A couple of them are oldies but goodies. I think they are all still available through Amazon although some may only be… More Thanksgiving Books
Here’s a list of authors and illustrators as well as a few famous people with birthdays in November. You can find more famost people at http://holidayinsights.com/bday/november.htm November 2, 1734- Daniel Boone, Kentucky frontiersman November 2, 1755- Marie Antoinette, queen of France November 2, 1795- James K. Polk, 11th U.S. President (1845-1849) November 2, 1865- Warren G. Harding,… More November Birthdays
Here’s the list of monthly recognitions, weekly celebrations, wacky and crazy daily celebrations for this month. Watch for a list of birthdays in a couple of days. Feel free to adapt the list below to meet your needs. If you want to look at other lists, I have used Holiday Insights and National Day Calendar as well as calendars… More November 2020
Do your students know why Richard Byrd is famous? Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. Using them will not cost you more but will give me a little commission on your purchase. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Richard Byrd was a Medal of Honor recipient, a pioneering… More Happy Birthday Richard Byrd
Some consider Pablo Picasso to be the most influential artist of the first half of the 20th Century. He pioneered Cubism and created the Collage. What do your students know about Picasso? Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. Using them will not cost you more but will give me a little… More Happy Birthday Picasso
Gertrude Ederle – do you know who she is? Do your students know who she is? Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. Using them will not cost you more but will give me a little commission on your purchase. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Gertrude Ederle was… More Happy Birthday Gertrude Ederle
This interview was originally part of a SLB Book Tour. You can find my original post with more information about Jen’s books here. About the Author An award winning author, including the GOLD in Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards, Jen Geigle Johnson discovered her passion for England while kayaking on the Thames near… More Author Spotlight – Jen Geigle Johnson
Today is Dictionary Day – the anniversary of Noah Webster’s birthday. Do your students know how to use a dictionary? Everyone just says “hey Siri” or “Hey Google” when they need a definition. I think dictionary usage is still a good thing to know. Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. Using… More Dictonary Day
Do you know who Ronal McNair is? He was an astronaut and physicist who died in the Challenger accident in 1985. If you are like me, you remember exactly where you were when you heard the news, but this event is history for your students. If your library is like mine was, Ronald McNair is… More Happy Birthday Ronald McNair