Art of the Picture Book
Design of the Picture Book
Watch. Connect. Read.
100 Scope Notes
Pragmatic Mom
Expect the Miraculous
Library Learners
Selection Tools for Children's Materials
Children's Literature LibGuide from Wayne State - resources for finding general information about children's literature.
The Horn Book
School Library Journal
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Publisher's Weekly
Booklist Online
Kirkus
School Library Links/Examples of Best Practice
Smore - I used this website to create my school library newsletters. I still use it now, from time to time. Scroll down on my page if you'd like to see examples of newsletters I sent to my parents and teachers.
Moose Tube - Part of GoNoodle. Integrate these with books, use for transitions, etc. https://family.gonoodle.com/channels/moose-tube
STEM Clearinghouse - http://clearinghouse.starnetlibraries.org/ Excellent database of ideas, lesson plans, and more. Use with planning your Makerspace activities, collaborating with science teachers, and more!
Timeline of picture books - excellent historical review of picture books for children.
ALSC Tough Topics Book Lists
Digital Public Library of America
Library of Congress Digital Collections
TPS Teachers Network
Welcoming Schools
Creating an Inclusive School Library
AASL - Developing Inclusive Learners and Citizens
GLSEN - Ready, Set, Respect Toolkit
School Library/Literacy Best Practices
Accelerated Reader
The 18 Reasons Not to Use AR
The (Lack of ) Experimental Evidence Supporting the Use of Accelerated Reader
School Library Media Research article about AR
After AR
Reading Levels
On the Level
How to Stop Killing the Love of Reading
A Level is a Teacher's Tool, NOT a Child's Label
Great Professional Resources to Read (for teachers and librarians)
Game Changer! Book Access for All Kids by Miller and Sharp
Book Whisperer by Miller
Reading in the Wild by Miller
Hacking School Libraries by Holzweiss and Evans