Sunday, May 18, 2008

Celebrate Mother's day with books

Nice little article from the Associated Press by Leanne Italie (5/11/08) "On Mother's Day sit down with a book." Quick reviews of three books: MOMMY'S BEST KISSES by Margaret Anastas, JUST MOM AND ME by American Girls editors, and MY MOMMY AND ME by Karen Hill.

"Librarians hold key to world of books"

Check out article in 11 May 2008 Syracuse POST STANDARD by Professor Ruth Small:
"Librarians hold key to world of books"

"School librarians introduce students to books and other reading materials that stretch their minds and their imaginations. A study that we conducted at Syracuse University's School of Information Studies (iSchool) indicates an almost 10 point higher English language arts (ELA) test score among fourth-grade students whose schools had certified librarians over students in schools without certified librarians ."