Tag Archives: reading

New Teacher/Reader Guide Service AND GIVEAWAY!

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

You’ve seen them before, the questions that show up at the back of a great novel and give you more insight into the author, the subject, or the craft of the book. The extension activities that teachers use to help … Continue reading →

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SSR. A philosophical discussion.

Posted on January 15, 2013 by

For the uninitiated – those of you who do not teach, or do not have kids in school– SSR stands for Silent Sustained Reading. During a period of 20-30 minutes, everyone in the whole school is supposed to stop everything … Continue reading →

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Lost in nonfiction…and loving it

Posted on January 9, 2013 by

There are some who never venture past the alphabetized-by-author’s-last-name fiction section of our library. These people never ascend the stairs, say hello to the research librarian, or wander the stacks with their lengthy strings of numbers. 181.45 .F423sha c.2 The Shambhala … Continue reading →

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Everybody’s doin’ it!

Posted on January 5, 2013 by

Everybody’s doin’ it– READ! I’m a little late on my best-of lists for 2012, but I have gotten some questions from local parents and others about my favorite reads so in keeping with the trend… I realize that not all … Continue reading →

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Member Monday: Read, read, read!

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

When the rain fell all last week, I holed up on the couch and read. When the sun came out, I dug the folding chair out of the garage, set it up in the sunshine and read. At the end … Continue reading →

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Poem in Your Pocket Day!!!

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

If you didn’t already know, it’s Poem in Your Pocket Day. Since September, I’ve been working with two other community organizers, planning events, applying for grants, finding sponsors, designing posters and social networking around this fabulous, stupendous day! Today I … Continue reading →

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Member Monday: The importance of literacy

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

It may only be February 13th, but March and two wonderful literacy events, are right around the corner. March 2nd is Dr. Seuss’s Birthday and the annual National Education Association’s celebration of Read Across America Day. March 7th is World … Continue reading →

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Reading Time

Posted on July 6, 2009 by

The past month I’ve spent reading and preparing for my first Vermont College Residency. Some of the reading is required, some suggested, and some is my own desire to read the books of faculty members so I know them better … Continue reading →

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Recent Reads

Posted on January 8, 2009 by

I am embarrassed to say that I am still in my bathrobe. After packing the lunches, signing notes, and buttoning up my children against the wind, I sank back into the covers to read "just one more chapter" of Amy … Continue reading →

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Recent Reads

Posted on November 3, 2008 by

Recently, much of my time alone has been spent working on my freelance writing or reading. Here is a short list with brief notes and thoughts.Papertowns: This brandy new young adult release from Co-King of Nerdfighteria, John Green debuted on … Continue reading →

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