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5 Reasons Why the School Librarian Should NEVER Be the School Laminator

5 Reasons Why the School Librarian Should NEVER Be the School Laminator

Why secondary teachers should stop teaching whole class novels

Why We Should Stop Teaching Whole Class Novels

This image features an angry pomeranian! That's because this article details six children's book marketing techniques that drive this librarian nuts.

6 Things That Annoy Me About Children’s Book Marketing

How to host a school-wide haiku writing contest in the school library

How to Host a Haiku Writing Contest in Your School Library

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Are professional book reviews authentic? Here's the scoop from a former SLJ reviewer.

Professional Book Reviews : Sources, Authenticity, and My Experience as an SLJ Reviewer

Some schools are withholding report cards for nonpayment of library materials. Is this legal?

Withholding Report Cards – Is It Legal for Overdue Library Fines?

This article describes nine reasons overdue library fines suck.

Overdue Library Fines Suck : 9 Reasons Overdue Fines Need To Go Away Forever

This article looks at how we teach middle school research skills and why this might contribute to poor research skills in college.

A Look at Middle School Research – Or, Why Do College Students Lack Research Skills?

Should We Be Labeling YA Books in Middle School?

Labeling YA Books in Middle School: Pros and Cons