Genrefying Library #2!

  Whoohoo! I have just completed my second library genrefication project! My first project was in a middle school library in Fort Worth, Texas. This time, I have genrefied my new middle and high school library in Suzhou, China. Simply put, genrefication is the act of labeling library books according to genre. When I talk […]

School Librarian’s BFF: 14 Uses for Goodreads in the Library

I know I am not alone in my extreme love for Goodreads. If you love to read, this site is a MUST. There are lots of other comparable sites (LibraryThing and Shelfari are two), but for me, nothing comes close to the awesomeness that is Goodreads. When I first turn on my computer at school […]

Labeling YA Books in Middle School: Pros and Cons

Should We Be Labeling YA Books in Middle School?

The question of labeling YA books in middle school libraries recently came up in my school district. We have Grades 6-8 in our middle schools, and some schools designate YA books with a “YA” sticker on the spine. I would love to open a discussion about this topic because 1) I am torn on the […]