Monday, July 29, 2013
Starting through that stack of mail (snail and e), I came across the Will Roger's Institute newsletter, "The Humanitarian" for Summer 2013.  Well, they have developed some terrific health information pamphlets and brochures.  Access these downloadables at http://www.wrinstitute.org/downloadable_brochures.aspx . 

If you like Gary Paulsen's books

We are always looking for another author to explore.  If you like reading Gary Paulsen's books, why don't you try some of author, Cynthia DeFelice's books? or Jean Craighead George? or Elizabeth George Speare?  You can bet on an action packed novel from any of these terrific authors.

Finding Tip:  Remember when you are in a library that uses the Dewey Decimal Classification System, fiction books are arranged alphabetically on the library shelves first by the author's last name, first name and title.  Oh, you can always ask the people that work in the library.  They will be happy to help you out.

February F.Y.I.

Each month of the year is tagged with a number of special recognitions so, F.Y.I., February is Library Lovers Month.  Hip hip hurray, here is to our libraries, (all kinds, shapes and sizes), each and every one a treasure trove, strengthening our communities, our hearts and minds. link with ideas for supporting libraries.

Now that the ALA awards are posted, I hope you will take time to visit your library for one of these special book titles: The One, the Only, Dodger, Extra Yarn, A Dog named Homeless,Pete the Cat and his Four Groovy Buttons, The Miseducation of Cameron Post, and The Round House. 

Information Literacy skills brushup

We can all find information, but if we make time to brush up on our literacy and research skills, finding the best information in the shortest amount of time becomes a breeze.  Clark College Libraries developed and sponsors IRIS to help their students become better researchers.  Luckily the IRIS suite is available for all of us.  This site of tutorials allows you to pick and choose the topic that you would like to sharpen up on.

Read a novel, it will put you in someone else's shoes

Heather Rader writes, "Bullying is about fear and an abuse of power.  It is prevalent and affects everyone from the bully to the bystanders to the victim."

     Look at the world from another person's point of view.  It can be life changing.  Author, Jerry Spinelli invites readers to examine two lives and the bullying crisis.  Stargirl - A person with a colorful and quirky personality can become a magnet for intolerance.  Crash - Everyone can learn and grow.