by Leah Langby | Jan 25, 2012 | Keeping Up With Kids
In case you missed it, the Youth Media Awards of the American Library Association were announced on Monday! Take a look at the full list right here. I always find I have some reading to do after the announcement is made. How is your collection doing? Need to make any...
by Leah Langby | Jan 19, 2012 | Keeping Up With Kids
Great Websites for Kids (GWS) (www.ala.org/greatsites or gws.ala.org), the American Library Association’s Association for Library Service to Children’s (ALSC) online website directory, has been completely redesigned. Same reliable content, but the design is more...
by Leah Langby | Jan 16, 2012 | Keeping Up With Kids
I accidentally posted this at the YSS Events, News and Info. Blog (take a look for some great reading), but I meant to post it here!Menomonie Public Library’s children’s desk has an inviting new feature: a magnet board! Jodi Bird, children’s...
by Leah Langby | Jan 9, 2012 | Keeping Up With Kids
Want to take part in making Wisconsin literary history? The Youth Service Section of the Wisconsin Library Association is looking for a person to serve a two-year term on the 2012 Children’s Book Award Committee. If selected, you will be one of seven individuals who...
by Leah Langby | Jan 6, 2012 | Keeping Up With Kids
Upcoming youth services-related continuing education–don’t forget to sign up!January 11, 1-2 pm: webinar on Pinterest for Librarians. Join Jessi Peterson, Georgia Jones, and Jill Patchin, all IFLS librarians who are avid Pinterest users to find out how to...
by Leah Langby | Jan 5, 2012 | Keeping Up With Kids
In response to a query from a librarian, I looked for some of the newest, well-reviewed books that talk about math concepts for preschoolers. I had some fun digging through back issues of Starred Reviews and the CCBC Choices list to create the following list....
