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STS Information Literacy Committee members selected relevant items to help users of this site become familiar with or enhance their knowledge of resources for teaching and assessing science information literacy. We encourage you to add items you feel would be valuable to others. Please do not edit existing references.
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Assessment Tools
- Bay Area Community Colleges Information Competency Assessment Project Based on ACRL's Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education and Objectives for Information Literacy Instruction: A Model Statement for Academic Librarians.
- iSkills™ - Information and Communication Technology Literacy Test Available for purchase from ETS.
- Network of Illinois Learning Resources in Community Colleges Information Literacy Toolkit. Freely available to teachers, faculty and librarians. Includes a needs assessment that is based on 13 of the ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education Performance Indicators.
- Project SAILS Standardized Assessment of Information Literacy Skills. Available for purchase. Based on ACRL's Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education.
- Project SAILS Biology Test Items - please contact Becky Lasswell or Melanee Vicedo for more information.
- Utah State University assessment tools Includes tools such as the one minute paper, pre- and posttests, rubrics and more.
Classroom Assessment Tips
- One Minute Paper/Muddiest Point At the end of the class period or one-shot session, give students 2-3 minutes to write down the most important thing they learned that day and anything they're still unclear about. This is a quick, easy technique that gives the instructor an idea of the students' perceptions of their own learning. For more information see:
- Choinski, E., et. al., "The One-Minute Paper and the One-Hour Class: Outcomes Assessment for One-Shot Library Instruction." Reference Services Review 34, no. 1 (2006): 148-55.
- Radcliff, Carolyn J. et al. A Practical Guide to Information Literacy Assessment for Academic Librarians 2007. Libraries Unlimited, Westport, CT., p. 37
- Topic & Sources with Positive & Negative Feedback As a closing assignment, have the class divide into groups of 3 or 4 people. Each group will need to decide on a topic to search then select two "sources" of information to search. They can be databases, Google or Google Scholar, but sources previously discussed in class. Ask each group to be prepared to report back to the whole class their topic, which sources they searched, and one positive and one negative thing about their search experience. This technique takes about 10-12 minutes but gives students an opportunity to work in small groups then provide information outloud about their positive and negative experiences with information sources.
- Voting Have students respond to yes/no or multiple-choice questions through a classroom response system, show of hands, or by giving students colored cards they can hold up to indicate their answer to a question. This technique can give the instructor immediate feedback about whether students understand the material before moving on to a new topic, and can make the class more interactive and engaging for students.
- Group Database Evaluation When introducing databases in a library session, have the class work in groups of two or more to dissect each database. After an introduction to the databases, ask the groups to show the access point to the resource (from the library's home page) and find all or some of the following information: the subject scope, formats (articles, book reviews, abstracts, etc.), full-text availability, truncation symbol, print and email capabilities. The About and Help features of the database may assist them in this exercise. Have the group present on their findings to the class. The whole activity will take about 15-20 minutes but its active way of exploring the resources and allows the librarian to jump in with additional information on the databases and clear up any confusion or questions from the class.
- Are Classroom Assessment Techniques Right For You? Time, money, level of assessment, level of faculty collaboration, outside expertise, and other factors are discussed by Radcliff, Carolyn J. et al. A Practical Guide to Information Literacy Assessment for Academic Librarians 2007. Libraries Unlimited, Westport, CT., p. 44-46.
Assessment Tips for Assignments
- Research Portfolio Use as an assignment to demonstrate student learning over time and to document steps in the research process, providing students with an opportunity for reflection. Items that could be included in a portfolio include reflection on the selection of a topic, initial and revised search strategies, and the final product. Good for a bibliography project or paper when teaching an information literacy or library skills class, or working with a faculty member's class over the course of a semester. For more information see:
- Radcliff, Carolyn J. et al. A Practical Guide to Information Literacy Assessment for Academic Librarians 2007. Libraries Unlimited, Westport, CT., p. 37
- Scharf, D., Elliot, N., Huey, H., Briller, V., & Joshi, K. "Direct Assessment of Information Literacy Using Writing Portfolios." Journal of Academic Librarianship 33 (2007): 462-477.
- Rubrics Create a rubric to assess the students' level of mastery of a specific skill or overall information literacy through the completion of an assignment, such as a bibliography project. Use it to rate student performance according to specific criteria. This provides a consistent way to grade assignments that otherwise might be graded subjectively, and it gives concrete feedback to students. The rubric consists of three parts: the objectives for the assignment, criteria for rating levels of quality, and a means for scoring the student's work. For more information see:
- Knight, Lorrie A. "Using Rubrics to Assess Information Literacy." Reference Services Review 34.1 (2006): 43-55.
- Post-assignment survey/questionnaire Develop a survey or questionnaire to be completed and turned in with the course assignment. The students can provide feedback on the usefulness of the information and skills discussed during the library instruction session as they did their assignment. This assessment will require coordination with the course instructor. For more information see:
- Grassian, Esther and Joan Kaplowitz. Information Literacy Instruction 2001. Neal-Schuman Publishers Inc., p. 272
Assessment DOs and DON'Ts
Leave enough time at the end for a post-session survey so participants can provide thoughtful and constructive feedback. If they are rushed, they may not answer or provide incomplete answers.
Provide your participants context when asking them to complete a post-session survey. Explain to them the reasoning behind the questions and how the evaluation will be used to enhance future library sessions. Also share how past surveys have helped with the improvement of the current sessions. Encourage participants to be honest in their feedback.
Reuse assessment tools where appropriate. This lets you compare across time and between classes.
Think of assessment as an opportunity to improve your skills and services, not as criticism.
Act on the information you gain from assessment. There is no point in assessing if you will not take the extra step and make changes based on what the assessment shows.
Create new assessment tools for each class; some tools may apply to several classes. Maximize your efforts and re-use tools where appropriate.
Go it alone, share tips with other librarians in your library or in your discipline. Great minds think alike, pool good ideas.
Throw out an assessment piece that didn't go well the first time around. Maybe a tweak or two will help, and make the assessment fly on a second try.
Do assessment once and then stop. Assessment should be a continuous process, and you must keep assessing assignments, classes, programs, etc in order to build up a history of assessment and develop a broad sense of how your users operate.
Assume any one tool will tell you everything. Better a simple tool that answers one or two questions clearly and accurately than a "kitchen sink" tool that does nothing well.
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Nokia's Monster Purity Pro 'over the ear' headphones have been a hot item as of late. Not for sales but for questions in regards to availability. The headset was announced way back in September and since then, we've seen many Nokia releases come and go just not that one.
Now at least Amazon.com is listing the super pricey wireless devices for a whopping $350. You can of course order them today but until Amazon gets that stock filled, you won't receive them.
Seeing as Amazon is now listing them and Nokia just announced Music+, we have a feeling that Nokia is going for a big audio push here in a few weeks—coincidently just in time for Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
The Purity Pro headphones are an upgrade of the Purity HDs released last year (see our mini-review) but feature some new innovations. For one, these are 'over the ear' as opposed to the Purity's 'on the ear' style. That means for noise reduction and comfort, the Pros should win out (although being slightly larger as a tradeoff). The bigger deal here is the built in NFC and wireless Bluetooth streaming, which should make pairing and playing to any connected device that much easier.
The one downside we foresee is Nokia's Dolby Headphone and EQ settings on Windows Phone 8 Lumias not working. They're geared for a wired setup. The good news is that these headsets do come with a wired-option, so even if their long-lasting battery dies you can still use them.
Other features are also impressive:
- Wireless headset with the luxury of choosing to use the wire
- Extreme ease of use. Unfold headset to power on.
- Ultimate voice quality supplemented by Active Noise Cancellation
- Innovative integration with Nokia Lumia Phones, Software and Tap to pair.
- Design that makes a statement
Then again, $350 for headphones is a lot of money…heck, it's more than their Lumia 620 smartphone. But for audiophiles and those who want the most in convenience these may be your option.
Hopefully we'll get our hands on a pair at Mobile World Congress to see if they're worth the money. In the meantime, until Amazon gets stock, you can start to save your pennies.
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The Waynesboro Area Senior High School gymnastics team celebrated Senior Night with a win at their last home meet of the season. Waynesboro topped Hanover, 124.55-122.3.
WAYNESBORO — The Waynesboro Area Senior High School gymnastics team celebrated Senior Night with a win at their last home meet of the season. Waynesboro topped Hanover, 124.55-122.3.
Seniors Megan Gabrielson, Brianna Gamero-Cheney, Mary Moyer, Keisha Walter and Brandon Yurek were recognized during the pre-meet introductions by coaches and teammates.
Gamero-Cheney was Waynesboro's top all around finisher (2nd, 31.7) and she placed on all four events, winning beam (8.6).
"Brianna has a gorgeous beam routine," Waynesboro coach Amy Dennis said. "She has a high level of difficulty and performs with a grace that can't be taught."
Walter had an outstanding night as well, turning in a season high vault score (3rd, 8.4).
"Keisha has increased the difficulty of her vault and now competes a half-half," coach Liz Carson said. "She's been steadily improving all around and she should put herself in a great position for the post-season."
Seniors Gabrielson and Moyer were unable to compete due to injury and Yurek manages the team.
While the seniors led the way, many Waynesboro gymnasts contributed to the win.
Sophomore Rachael Fleagle picked up her first win of the season, turning in an 8.4 on floor.
"We've been playing with Rachael's floor routine," Dennis said. "She does a great job of performing to show the judge and the audience that she is enjoying the routine. She's really able to highlight her tumbling and jumps and that pushes up her score.
Freshman Jada Baker placed on all four events and in the all around. Baker's highest finish was second on bars.
"Jada is such a strong all around gymnast," Carson said. "She really doesn't have a weak event and has been a great asset to the team, she can be counted on to turn in a solid score on all four events"
First year team member Danielle Ulrich placed on two events, finishing second on vault (8.6).
"Danielle has a lot of power and is able to harness that and translate it into a great vault," Dennis said. "She's competing a handspring full and when she hits it, it is beautiful."
Desi Stine, Laura Clement, Kathryn Graham, and Shayna Young were also place winners for the Maidens.
Waynesboro will wrap up the regular season on Feb. 4 at the Think Pink Qualifier in Chambersburg. Proceeds from the meet will benefit the Rhonda Brake Schriener Women's Center in Chambersburg.


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Are you thinking of throwing a Super Bowl party?
Every year, millions of people use Super Bowl Sunday as a chance to get together with friends and family, watch some football, laugh at the commercials and eat a ton of food. In fact, Hallmark says that Super Bowl parties have the highest rate of attendance of all parties in America, above even Halloween and New Year's Eve parties.
With all the other parties going on that Sunday, you want to make your Super Bowl party a super Super Bowl party, right? Well, just follow these simple tips to make sure that everyone has a good time.
Start planning early. Whether you want to create fun invitations with the look of Super Bowl tickets, or are worried about getting your entertainment and foods prepared, it never hurts to start getting ready ahead of time.
But once the day of the Super Bowl party is upon you, there are a few things to think about that should help make your party fun, not just for the football junkies, but for everyone.
Food, Glorious Food!
After you have the television taken care of, you'll want to take care of food. And you'll need a lot of it.
Americans eat more food on Super Bowl Sunday than any other day of the year except Thanksgiving. Make sure you have enough chips, pizza, popcorn and guacamole, four of the foods Americans eat the most of while watching the big game.
But you don't need to stick to "just" those foods. Jazz it up; have some fun with it!
Find out the colors of the teams playing in the Super Bowl and create foods using those colors. Punches are easy to create in whatever colors you want, and food, as well, can be dyed to show off your team spirit.
Have Extra Activities Planned
Chances are good that some of the people at your Super Bowl party won't really be there for the game. In fact, it's estimated that almost 8 percent of all the people watching the game will only be watching for the commercials and not the football.
Because of this, and especially if the game turns into a blowout, you'll want to have other activities planned, just in case. Have a stack of board games or movies handy, or just a separate area of the house where those who aren't interested can get away from those who are into the game, and vice versa.
Something For Kids
Along the same lines as above, it is imperative that, if there will be children present, to have activities for them as well.
Depending on the age of the children at the Super Bowl party, games could be good entertainment, as would (if possible) a separate area where they can hang out and have fun.
Some kids, regardless of age, will want to watch the big game. But there should be an area where, should the kids choose not to watch the game, they can relax and have fun without being in the way or having to worry about bothering others. Consider organizing football-related activities for them, such as a training course or balloon football, as suggested by AmazingMoms.com.
A Little Knowledge Goes a Long Way
In spite of the fact that some of your guests might not be interested in the game, it's always more fun to watch a sporting event if you know what's going on. So use the internet.
Find out some interesting facts about the Super Bowl itself, and about the teams playing in it. Create a trivia sheet and have a fun quiz so everyone gets involved.
And there will undoubtedly be some people there who have never watched football before, so be prepared to answer some basic questions about the sport itself. Preparing your guests in this way will keep them more engaged in the game.
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These are just a few of the ways you can spice up your Super Bowl party: decorations, invitations, extra activities and food. Add them all together and it shouldn't surprise you if next year people want to have the Super Bowl party at your place again.
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Blog: "Prisoners of the Sun: A Conversation with Artist Hew Locke and Kobena Mercer"
On Saturday, March 2, Pérez Art Museum Miami and the University of Miami Caribbean Literary and Cultural Studies Program presented "Prisoners of the Sun," a conversation between artist Hew Locke and Kobena Mercer, Yale University Professor of the History of Art and African American Studies.
The Museum is commissioning works by four renowned international artists to be presented at the Museum's reopening as Pérez Art Museum Miami in its new Herzog & de Meuron-designed facility in December 2013. The artists, Yael Bartana (b. 1970, Kfar Yehezkel, Israel), Bouchra Khalili (b. 1975, Casablanca, Morocco), Hew Locke (b. 1959, Edinburgh, Scotland) and Monika Sosnowska (b. 1972, Ryki, Poland), are among the leading contemporary artists working around the world today. Each artist will explore Miami and engage with its cultural community in a year-long creative process designed to encourage the creation of new work, cultural exchange, and public interaction with the artists and Museum. The installations will be on view in the new Museum's expanded exhibition space, and the Museum will look to acquire them for its permanent collection. This event was co-sponsored by University of Miami Caribbean Literary and Cultural Studies Program.


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What we learned from the VGA trailers like Metal Gear Rising and Last of Us, Syndicate impressions, and more in this week's show.
The flurry of new game trailers unleashed during the VGAs last week leads the conversation on Weekend Confirmed this week. Shacknews' own New York-based editor Andrew Yoon joins Xav, Jeff, and Garnett to wade through them, starting with Metal Gear Rising, and moving on through Last of Us, Fortnite, and Mass Effect 3. Andrew recently attended a Sony event back in New York and shares impressions from playing Syndicate, Journey, and Lumines. Listener Shadow13th called out Jeff for using saves to control his fate in role playing games and the group picks up the subject of the min/max approach to gaming and how it exposes the mechanics potentially to the detriment of immersion. There's still more too, with a quick look at November's NPD sales numbers, Trine 2, and Finishing Moves.
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This T. Rex is determined to tell you just how very bad he is, but he's also very hungry. Determinedly, he stalks his prey but never catches it. Is he ever going to eat again? -SK

This T. Rex is determined to tell you just how very bad he is, but he's also very hungry. Determinedly, he stalks his prey but never catches it. Is he ever going to eat again? -SK

'''A Kitten Tale''' ''by Eric Rohmann''. Alfred A. Knopf, 2008. ISBN 9780517709153.

'''A Kitten Tale''' ''by Eric Rohmann''. Alfred A. Knopf, 2008. ISBN 9780517709153.

Four kittens have never seen snow, and three of them are pretty worried. The fourth kitten, however, says "I can't wait." When snow finally comes, will any of them be brave enough to venture outside into the cold and mysterious whiteness? -SE

Four kittens have never seen snow, and three of them are pretty worried. The fourth kitten, however, says "I can't wait." When snow finally comes, will any of them be brave enough to venture outside into the cold and mysterious whiteness? -SE

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OPRAH's BOOKLIST
Five categories, 20 books per category (5 classics, 15 titles published in 2007-2008)
[title] by [author]. illus. by [illustrator]. [publisher], [year of publication]. ISBN: [ ]
Infant to 2 Years
Global Babies by Maya Ajmera. Charlesbridge, 2007. ISBN: 9781580891745 (board book).
Colorful photos of babies from countries all over the world are matched with the message that babies are beautiful no matter where they are. -LW
Baby Signs: a Baby-Sized Guide to Speaking with Sign Language by Joy Allen. Dial Books for Young Readers, 2007. ISBN: 9780803731936 (board book).
Basic signs, such as that for "milk," "more," "help me," and "book," are among the thirteen presented here. The child-centered illustrations show a baby signing while the text presents how to make the sign. -SS
The Very Clumsy Click Beetle's Favorite Words by Eric Carle. Grosset & Dunlap, 2008. ISBN: 9780448448022.
Learn a few of the beetle's favorite words in this beautifully illustrated book that pairs new vocabulary with intricate representations. -JSL
Baby! Baby! by Vicky Ceelen. Random House, 2008. ISBN: 9780375842078.
When is a baby like a bassett? How does a turtle resemble a tot? Perfectly paired photographs show how a pose, a gesture, or an expression can create equally high levels of cuteness, whether the subject is an animal or an infant. -SE
Maisy's Nature Walk: A Maisy First Science Book by Lucy Cousins. Candlewick, 2008. ISBN: 9780763634568.
Maisy goes for a nature walk and observes plants and animals along the way. Pull-tabs and pop-ups make a flower bloom, an egg hatch, and rabbits and a frog hop and leap. -LW
My Animals by Xavier Deneux. Walker & Co., 2007. ISBN: 9780802797872.
This mostly black and white board book introduces infants and toddlers to all sorts of animals - from cat to panda to cow. A hole cut into each page leads the audience on to the next page. -ACC
A Good Day by Kevin Henkes. HarperCollins, 2007. ISBN: 9780061140198.
How does a bad day turn into a good one? It can be as simple as a squirrel finding a nut, a bird flying high, or a little girl finding a feather in this joyful picture book. -SE
What's Up, Duck?: A Book of Opposites by Tad Hills. Schwartz & Wade Books, 2008. ISBN: 9780375847387 (board book).
Duck and Goose and friends use body language, facial expressions and quirky humor to demonstrate nine pairs of opposites, such as front and back, near and far, and heavy and light in this engaging concept board book. -SS
Uh-Oh! by Rachel Isadora. Harcourt, 2008. ISBN: 9780152057657.
A dreadlocked baby has many opportunities to say "Uh-oh!" Toddlers will have fun anticipating the next "uh-oh!" and saying it along with the reader. -LW
Hello Day by Anita Lobel. Greenwillow Books, 2008. ISBN: 9780060787653 .
Each farmyard animal meets the sunrise with his own distinctive sound, but what they all mean is "Hello, Day!" -JR
Blue Goose by Nancy Tafuri. Simon & Schuster, 2008. ISBN: 9781416928348.
Blue Goose, Red Hen, Yellow Chick and White Duck all combine their talents (and colors) to paint the barnyard and surprise Farmer Gray. A lesson on colors and color mixing. -LW
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown. HarperFestival, 1991, c1947. ISBN: 0694003611 (board book).
A young rabbit says goodnight to everything in his room before bedtime in this milestone cozy book. -JSL

Moo Baa La La La by Sandra Boynton. Little Simon, 1995, c1982. ISBN: 9780671449018 (board book).
The animals in this rhyming board book demonstrate the very different and amusing sounds that they make. The humor is just right for toddlers. -GEZ
Pat the Bunny by Dorothy Kunhardt. Golden Books, 1940. ISBN: 9780307120007 (board book).
The classic touch and feel book in which a boy and girl experience the world around them by patting a bunny, looking in a mirror, smelling flowers, and touching Daddy's scratchy face. -JR
Clap Hands by Helen Oxenbury. Simon & Schuster, 1999, c1987. ISBN: 9780689819841 (board book).
Clap hands, dance and spin, open wide and pop it in. Sweet babies go through various rhymed activities in this delightful board book. -ACC
Spots, Feathers, and Curly Tails by Nancy Tafuri. HarperCollins, 1988. ISBN: 9780688075361.
Who does that curly tail belong to? What animal has black and white spots? Just turn the page to reveal the familiar farm animals that match the verbal and visual clues. Bold, bright pictures make this a guessing game just right for the youngest book and animal lovers. -SE
3-5 Years
Up, Down, and Around by Katherine Ayres, illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott. Candlewick, 2007. ISBN: 9780763623784.
Growing a garden was never so busy before! In a bouncy rhyme and pictures full of creatures and activity, a garden is planted, grows, and becomes lunch. -LW
Never Take a Shark to the Dentist (and Other Things Not to Do) by Judi Barrett, illustrated by John Nickle. Atheneum, 2008. ISBN: 9781416907244.
The things you shouldn't do with various animal friends – and one you should! - LW
A Visitor for Bear by Bonny Becker, illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton. Candlewick Press, 2008. ISBN: 9780763628079.
A small hungry mouse pesters Bear as he prepares breakfast. Exasperated, Bear shouts "I told you to leave!" and "Unbelievable! Away with you! Vamoose!" but the mouse remains. Resigned, he extracts the mouse's promise to leave after a cup of tea and some cheese. The unlikely friendship is sealed when Bear finds that he likes the attention! -LW
Big Bad Bunny by Frannie Billingsley. illus. by G. Brian Karas. Atheneum, 2008. ISBN 9781416906018.
Big Bad Bunny is chomping and crashing in the forest. And Baby Boo Boo has disappeared from her cozy bedroom. Maybe she's in great danger…or maybe it's just part of a funny surprise. -SE
Tadpole Rex by Kurt Cyrus. Harcourt, 2008. ISBN 9780152059903.
In the time of the dinosaurs, ""Tadpole Rex" emerges from the goop. The creature grows into a frog whose ancestors outlived all the dinosaurs "and somewhere inside, deep in their core, they all have an inner tyrannosaur." Impressive scratchboard illustrations and clever rhymes bring this mighty prehistoric tale to life. -SE
Monkey and Me by Emily Gravett. Simon & Schuster, 2008, c2007. ISBN: 9781416954576.
A girl tells us about the animals she visited at the zoo with her stuffed monkey. Pay close attention to the pictures, and you just might be able to guess the next animal before she reveals it. -SE
Orange Pear Apple Bear by Emily Gravett. Simon & Schuster 2007, c2005. ISBN: 9781416939993.
Colors, shapes and a simple story are cleverly presented through a seamless combination of witty watercolor illustrations and the four words of the title – plus one more at the very end.- SS
It's Moving Day! by Pamela Hickman, illustrated by Geraldo Valerio. Kids Can Press, 2008. ISBN: 9781554530748.
Over several seasons eight different animals make their home and raise their young in the same woodland burrow. When it's time to move on, "It's moving day!" and the next inhabitant moves in. Factual information on each animal is provided at the end of the story. - LW
I'm Bad! by Kate McMullan, illustrated by Jim McMullan. Joanna Cotler, 2008. ISBN: 9780061229718.
This T. Rex is determined to tell you just how very bad he is, but he's also very hungry. Determinedly, he stalks his prey but never catches it. Is he ever going to eat again? -SK
A Kitten Tale by Eric Rohmann. Alfred A. Knopf, 2008. ISBN 9780517709153.
Four kittens have never seen snow, and three of them are pretty worried. The fourth kitten, however, says "I can't wait." When snow finally comes, will any of them be brave enough to venture outside into the cold and mysterious whiteness? -SE
Dog and Bear: Two Friends, Three Stories by Laura Vaccaro Seeger. Roaring Brook Press 2007. ISBN: 9781596430532.
In three very short but distinct stories, Bear, a multicolored stuff toy, and Dog, a rowdy daschund, solve problems and enjoy their friendship. - GEZ
I'm the Biggest Thing in the Ocean by Kevin Sherry. Dial Books for Young Readers, 2007. ISBN: 9780803731929.
A giant squid proclaims himself the biggest thing in the ocean, but his bragging comes to a humorous climax when he meets a whale. -JR
Every Friday by Dan Yaccarino. Henry Holt and Company, 2007. ISBN: 9780805077247.
With warmth and charm in both text and the 1950s retro illustrations, a little boy recounts how every Friday morning, whatever the weather, he and his father walk to the local diner for breakfast. -SS
Fortunately by Remy Charlip. Simon & Schuster, 1993, c1964. ISBN: 9780689716607 (pap).
Ned's day is full of unfortunate events, from a fall from an airplane to a sea full of sharks. Fortunately, every disaster is followed by a turn of good luck in this timeless tale of humor, adventure, and surprise. -SE
Go, Dog, Go! by P.D. Eastman. Random House, c1961. ISBN: 9780394800202.
Preschooler to beginning readers will love the doggie antics in this humorously illustrated cartoon canine classic. -ACC
Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag. Penguin Young Readers, 2004, c1928. ISBN: 9780399233159.
An old man goes in search for the one perfect cat for his wife but returns with millions of cats. The timeless black and white illustrations are accompanied by a rhythmic hand lettered text. - GEZ
Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson. Harper, 1955. ISBN: 0060229365.
On a moonlight walk with his purple crayon, Harold steps into the imaginative scenes he draws, but how will he find his way back home to bed? -JR
The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter. Warne, 2002, c1902. ISBN: 9780723247708.
Not content to pick blackberries, Peter ventures into Mr. McGregor's garden and must think fast in order to safely return home. The small book, realistic illustrations and polished text make this the perfect, intimate read aloud. -SS
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. HarperTrophy, 1988. ISBN: 9780064431781.
When max is sent to bed without his supper he is so mad that he decides to sail to the land of the wild things where he becomes the wildest of all. -SK
6-9 Years
Nic Bishop Frogs by Nic Bishop. Scholastic, 2008. ISBN 9780439877558.
In the incredible world of frogs, some species camouflage to escape danger, another eats with its eyes, and one can even glide fifty through the air! Dazzling photographs and fun facts introduce these amazing amphibians in action. –SE
Comets, Stars, the Moon, and Mars: Space Poems and Paintings by Douglas Florian. Harcourt, 2007. ISBN: 9780152053727
"The universe is every place, / Including all the e m p t y space." Poems full of wordplay, rhyme, and humor that's just right for kids accompany eye-catching illustrations in this fascinating introduction to outer space. -SE
Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Stuart Little by Peggy Gifford. Schwartz & Wade Books, 2007. ISBN: 9780375839153.
On the last day before 4th grade, Moxy Maxwell, usually an avid reader, finds multiple reasons to continue avoiding her assigned summer reading book. -JR
Snoring Beauty by Bruce Hale, illustrated by Howard Fine. Harcourt, 2008. ISBN: 9780152163143.
A fairy tale that's as twisted as they come, and hilarious to boot. True to the spited fairy, Beebo's curse, Princess Marge becomes a snoring dragon doomed to sleep until wakened by "a quince." Yes, a quince, due to the curse-fix of a hard-of-hearing fairy. All ends well and the kingdom whops it up "with a hey-nonny-nonny and a hot-cha-cha." - LW
Just Grace by Charise Mericle Harper. Houghton Mifflin, 2007. ISBN: 0618646426
Grace's humorous attempts to cheer up her neighbor Mrs. Luther, leads to a misunderstanding about the woman's disappearing cat! Sequels include: Still Just Grace, Just Grace Walks the Dog. -AK
The Chicken-Chasing Queen of Lamar County by Janice Harrington. illus. by Shelley Jackson. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2007. ISBN 9780374312510.
Miss Hen is smart, fast, and knows all the tricks. Is that enough to keep her safe from the girl who calls herself the Chicken-Chasing Queen? Dynamic illustrations bring this squawking, pecking, feather-flying battle of wits to a conclusion that works out fine for both girl and bird. -SE
Oh, Theodore!: Guinea Pig Poems by Susan Katz, illustrated by Stacey Schuett. Clarion Books, 2007. ISBN: 9780618702220.
A boy gets a guinea pig for a pet. The boy and his guinea pig, Theodore (named so because he's soft, fuzzy and brown like a teddy bear) cautiously adjust to each other, but their affection develops. Told in short easy-to-read poems. - LW
Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine, illustrated by Kadir Nelson. Scholastic, 2007. ISBN: 9780439777339.
Henry Brown grew up a slave. After his wife and children are sold off to another master, and with nothing left to lose, Henry is boxed up by the local doctor, and abolitionist, and mailed! After a rough ride, Henry is unboxed - a free man. -LW
The Adventures of Sir Lancelot the Great by Gerald Morris, illus. by Aaron Renier. Houghton Mifflin, 2008. ISBN: 9780618777143.
These adventures of the greatest knight of the Round Table are full of brave deeds and lots of humor. Lancelot rescues maidens and defeats evil knights. He also wins a tournament by accident, tricks an enemy by singing terribly, and takes plenty of afternoon naps in this in this version that's just right for young readers. -SE
Mind Your Manners, B. B. Wolf by Judy Sierra. Knopf, 2007. ISBN: 9780375935329.
B.B. Wolf receives a "mysterious envelope" in the mail. It is invitation from Miss Wonderly to the "Annual Storybook Tea"! Should he go? He doesn't think he likes tea... but... will there be cookies? B.B. studies up on etiquette and goes off to the tea in his best jacket. Can he behave like a gentleman? - LW
Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson by Sue Stauffacher. illus. by Greg Couch. Alfred A. Knopf, 2007. ISBN: 9780375834080. A picture book biography of the tomboy who, given the opportunity to play tennis, not only learned the game but also how to keep her cool, and in 1957 became the first African American to win at Wimbledon. -SS
Robot Dreams by Sara Varon. Roaring Brook, 2007. ISBN 9781596431089.
In this nearly wordless book, comic book style illustrations tell the story of Dog and his best friend Robot. When the two become separated, readers follow their separate, and very different experiences which are amusing, wistful, and truly thought provoking. -SE
The Pigeon Wants a Puppy by Mo Willems. Hyperion, 2008. ISBN: 1423109600.
This self-described puppy-lovin' pigeon promises to take care of what he's always wanted, at least since last Tuesday - a puppy. He promises he'll water it once a month. In the end, after meeting up with a huge puppy, he changes his mind - maybe a walrus is more his speed. -ACC
My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett. illus by Ruth Chrisman Gannett. Random House, 2005, c1948. ISBN 9780440421214 (pap).
Young Elmer Elevator journeys to Wild Island and tries to outsmart lions, crocodiles, and the other fierce, and sometimes silly, creatures that live there. It's dangerous, but they are holding a baby dragon prisoner, and Elmer will do whatever he can to rescue him. -SE
Jack and the Beanstalk retold and illustrated by Steven Kellogg.
Morrow Junior Books, c1991. ISBN: 9780688102500.
This picture book introduction to the classic folktale has both humorous and slightly scary elements that will pull children into the drama. The villian is warty ogre with a pig-like snout and sharp teeth. - GEZ
Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel. Harper & Row, 1970. ISBN: 9780060239572.
Laugh along with quirky Toad and thoughtful Frog as they discover what it means to be friends through these five easy to read stories and the accompanying expressive illustrations, full of imagination, humor, gentleness and consideration for one another. - SS
Mortimer by Robert Munsch. Annick Press Ltd., 1985. ISBN: 0920303129.
Mortimer does not want to go to sleep. Whenever anyone commands, "Mortimer, BE QUIET!" he has a refrain in a story that begs for audience participation. -ACC
Little Red Riding Hood by Jerry Pinkney. Little, Brown, 2007. ISBN: 9780316013550.
The winter scenes and the traditional responses of the wicked wolf will send chills down the reader's spine in this richly illustrated and oh-so-satisfying version of the traditional folktale. -SS
10-12 Years
Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll. illus by Chistopher Myers. Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, 2007. ISBN: 9781423103721.
The classic nonsense poem at last makes sense when brilliantly illustrated as an urban playground one-on-one basketball game where intimidating size meets quickness and skill.-SS
Women Daredevils: Thrills, Chills, and Frills by Julie Cummins. illus by Cheryl Harness. Dutton Children's Books, 2008. ISBN:9780525479482.
What were women doing between 1880 and 1929? These fourteen fascinating women were performing death-defying feats such as walking on the wings of airplanes, taming tigers, diving sixty feet into a tank of water on horseback, and more. -SS
The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd. David Fickling Books, 2008. ISBN: 9780375849763.
When Ted's cousin, Salim, disappears while riding the London Eye, it is up to Ted and his sister, Kat, to figure out what has happened. Ted comes up with many interesting theories because, as he states, his brain operates on a different system (he has been diagnosed as having a "syndrome"). Will one of these theories solve the mystery? -SK
Igraine the Brave by Cornelia Funke. Scholastic 2007. ISBN: 9780439903790.
The daughter of two magicians, Igraine wants to be a knight. Whenhen their castle is attacked by a treacherous neighbor, Igraine proves her bravery. -gez
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal by Jeff Kinney. Amulet Books, c2007. ISBN: 9780810993136.
Greg and his best friend Rowley adjust to middle school where they are undersized weaklings. When Rowley grows more popular, Greg kicks off a chain of events that tests their friendship. -GEZ
Savvy by Ingrid Law. Dial, 2008. ISBN: 9780803733060.
Mibs can't wait for her 13th birthday; in her family, that's when one's "savvy" or extraordinary talent appears. When her father is terribly injured just prior to her birthday, she is certain that her savvy can save him and embarks upon an odyssey full of quirky characters and colorful events. - GLS
The Willoughbys by Lois Lowry. Houghton Mifflin/Walter Lorraine Books ,2008 ISBN: 9780618979745. Orphans, neglectful parents, a baby on the doorstep, and a lonely billionaire are some classic themes in children's literature which receive a humorous twist in this delightful slim volume.-GLS
Edward's Eyes by Patricia MacLachlan. Atheneum, 2007. ISBN: 9781416927433.
Edward's eyes and his self-taught ability to throw the perfect knuckleball are part of what make him extra special in an already large and loving family. The connection he shared with his siblings continues after his untimely death through a well-matched organ donation recipient. -JR
We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball by Kadir Nelson. Jump at the Sun, 2008. ISBN: 9780786808328.
From 1920 to 1945, some of the roughest, fastest, and most amazing baseball games took place in the Negro Leagues. Magnificent paintings and fascinating anecdotes introduce Rube Foster, Oscar Charleston, and many other unsung heroes of the sport. -SE
Keeping Score by Linda Sue Park. Clarion, 2008. ISBN 9780618927999.
Maggie knows everything there is to know about the sport of baseball and her favorite team, the Brooklyn Dodgers. She makes friends with a firefighter who shares her interest (even though he's a Giants fan), but their relationship changes when he is shipped off to fight in the Korean War. -SE
Billy Creekmore by Tracey Porter. Joanna Cotler Books, 2007. ISBN: 9780060775704.
In 1905, 10 year-old Billy, storyteller extraordinaire, is rescued from an orphanage by his aunt and uncle. His life continues to take on many twists and turns, from the West Virginia mines to the circus, and he discovers much about himself along the way in this fast-paced, Dickensian-style novel. -SS
Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree by Lauren Tarshis. Dial Books for Young Readers, 2007. ISBN: 9780803731646.
Quirky Emma-Jean loves to observe her fellow seventh graders' behavior from afar. When she decides to help a few classmates with their problems, tension and humor ensues. -AK
Nurk: The Strange, Surprising Adventures of a (Somewhat) Brave Shrew by Ursula Vernon. Harcourt, 2008. ISBN: 9780152063757.
In this animal fantasy, Nurk, a shrew who likes clean socks, sets out hoping (sort of) for adventure. Inspired by his famous and heroic grandmother, he paddles down a stream in a boat he made from a snail shell. He rescues a dragonfly princess from the stream and becomes a reluctant hero who is happy to return to his quiet life at home. - LW
The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander. Henry Holt, 2006, c1964. ISBN: 9780805080483(pap).
An assistant pig-keeper who longs for adventure gets more than he bargained for when his pig runs away. As he pursues her through the magical land of Prydain, he encounters an evil enchantress, deathless warriors, and the mysterious masked Horned King. -SE
Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery. Putnam's Songs, 2008, c1908. ISBN: 9780399154782.
The adventures of an eleven year old orphan girl starts off a classic series. The story is at times funny, at times sad, and always intriguing. -ACC
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh by Robert C. O'Brien. Atheneum, 1986, c1971. ISBN: 9780689710681.
When her son falls ill, Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse, seeks help from her rat neighbors and finds a secret laboratory. -GEZ
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. HarperEntertainment, 2007, c1977. ISBN: 9780061227288.
When Leslie Burke moves next door to Jess Aarons he finds that she loves to run as much as he does and the two become friends. Together they create a secret kingdom in nearby woods and name it Terabithia. There they rule, fight giants, share stories, and seek solace from the everyday world until tragedy strikes. -SK
12 and up
Shark Girl by Kelly Bingham. Candlewick Press, 2007. ISBN: 0763632074.
A shark attack dampens Jane's artistic dreams. Written in prose, she struggles to accept the reactions of friends and family. AK
Ringside, 1925: Views from the Scopes Trial by Jen Bryant. Alfred A. Knopf, 2008.
As the world looks in on the small town of Dayton, Tennessee, teens and adults alike find their thoughts and beliefs challenged and affected by the famous "monkey trial" in this thoughtful and thought-provoking free-verse novel of an historic incident that still reverberates today. -SS
Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix. Simon & Schuster, 2008. ISBN 9781416954170.
13 years ago 36 babies landed at an airport under mysterious circumstances. Now they are all teenagers, with no idea that their lives are in serious danger, until two of them begin to piece together the surprising truth about their pasts. -SE
Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale. Bloomsbury, 2007. ISBN: 9781599900513.
When Lady Saren refused to marry the man chosen for her, her father had her sealed in a tower for seven years. Her brave and clever maid tells the story of the imprisonment and of the amazing events that followed. - SE
Slam by Nick Hornby. G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2007. ISBN: 9780399250484.
Sam Jones loves skateboarding and Tony Hawk. When at the age of fifteen, his girlfriend Alicia gets pregnant, his life suddenly changes and he learns to cope. Much more than a contemporary problem novel, this book combines humor, wacky characters, and a unusual writing style. - GEZ
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart. Hyperion, 2008. ISBN 9780786838189.
For decades, the Loyal Order of the Bassett Hound has been the secret club of select boys at an exclusive prep school. But when Frankie finds out about it, she devises a risky plan to infiltrate and control the mysterious society, with humorous and surprising results. -SE
Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy. HarperCollins, 2007. ISBN: 9780061231155.
Stephanie's uncle dies, leaving his estate to her. A storm results in the 12-year-old staying alone overnight in her uncle's empty house, where she meets and joins forces with strange skeleton detective, Skulduggery Pleasant. Action abounds in this wacky fantasy, and there's a sequel! - LW
The Wednesday Wars by Gary Schmidt. Clarion, 2007. ISBN: 9780618724833.
For Holling Hoodhood, seventh grade in 1967 includes some highlights (meeting the Yankees and winning cross country races) and plenty of lowlights (yellow tights, a tough teacher, and a very large rat) in this humorous coming of age novel. -SE
The Arrival by Shaun Tan. Arthur A. Levine, 2007. ISBN: 9780439895293.
Hundreds of ingeniously crafted illustrations tell the story of a man who leaves his family to explore new lands in this innovative wordless tale. Fantastical creatures and dramatic cityscapes are the backdrop to a universal tale about family, friendship, and finding a new home. -SE
Big Fat Manifesto by Susan Vaught. Bloomsbury USA Children's Books, 2007. ISBN: 9781599902067.
Full-bodied high school senior Jamie Carcaterra is looking forward to an amazing year filled with performing in the school play, writing for the school newspaper, and hanging out with her friends and boyfriend. When Jamie's boyfriend decides to have gastric bypass surgery, Jamie must explore how her body is perceived by him, others, and, most importantly, herself and decide how to make her way into her future without forgetting her true self. -JSL
The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm: A Novel by Nancy Farmer. Scholastic,1994.
Set in Zimbabwe, Africa in 2194, three siblings secretly leave the safety of their home and are kidnapped. Plot twists and high adventure ensue as they attempt to escape and three mutant detectives try to rescue them. -SS
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. Puffin, 2006, c1967. ISBN: 9780140385724.
Ponyboy and his two older brothers are trying to stay together after their parents die in a car accident. They consider themselves "greasers" because they're poor and on the outskirts of society. Their rivals, the "socs" (socials) are kids with money and influence. The rivalry between these two groups erupts in violence when Ponyboy and his friends are caught hanging out with two "Soc" girls by the girls' boyfriends. -SK
Hatchet: a Novel (20th anniv. ed.) by Gary Paulsen. Simon & Schuster, 2007, c1987. ISBN: 9781416925088.
This is the story of thirteen year old Brian, who, after a plane crash, learns to survive alone in the wilderness for almost two months. -ACC
The Silver Kiss by Annette Curtis Klause. Delacorte Press, 2007, c1990. ISBN: 9780385734226.
Feeling alienated from everyone during her mother's terminal illness, sixteen year-old Zoe falls under the spell of Simon, a vampire with a dark secret. -GEZ
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli. Random House, 2000. ISBN: 0679886370.
When a free-spirited girl begins classes at Mica High School, her non-conformist style challenges everyone's way of thinking. Will first love cause Stargirl to conform, or can she change Leo? -JR
Infant to 2 Years
Hug by Jez Alborough
The Adventures of Max the Minnow by William Boniface
Snoozers by Sandra Boynton
Go Away, Big Green Monster! by Ed Emberley
Time for Bed by Mem Fox
Counting Kisses by Karen Katz
Duck Is Dirty by Satoshi Kitamura
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin, Jr.
Shanna's Princess Show by Jean Marzollo
No, David! by David Shannon
When Mama Comes Home Tonight by Eileen Spinelli
Baby Dance by Ann Taylor
Max's Bedtime by Rosemary Wells
Little White Duck by Walt Whippo
3 to 5 Years
I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato by Lauren Child
Click Clack Moo: Cows that Type by Doreen Cronin
Who Am I?, What Am I?, I Can Roll!, I Can Fly! by Alain Crozon and Lurelie Lanchais
Is Your Mama A Llama by Deborah Guarino
Whistle for Willie by Ezra Jack Keats
Charlie's Checklist by Rory S. Lerman
Beatrice's Goat by Page McBrier
If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Joffe Numeroff
What Mommies/Daddies Do Best by Laura Numeroff
Ten Minutes Till Bedtime by Peggy Rathman
Chewy Louie by Howie Schneider
My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss
Doctor De Soto by William Steig
6-9 Years
Miss Alaineus A Vocabulary Disaster by Debra Frasier
Bunnicula by Deborah and James Howe
Pinky and Rex by James Howe
Dodo Gets Married by Petra Mathers
Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish
Mrs. Katz and Tush by Patricia Polacco
Aunt Harriet's Underground Railroad in the Sky by Faith Ringgold (Illustrator), J. Davis (Editor)
Freedom Summer by Deborah Wiles
The Coin Counting Book by Rozanne Lanczak Williams
The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson
9-12 Years
Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Holes by Louis Sachar
Kit's Wilderness by David Almond
Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
Matilda by Roald Dahl
Ben and Me: An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin by His Good Mouse Amous by Robert Lawson
Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
12+ Years
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
The View from Saturday by E.L. Konigsburg
Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George
Junebug by Alice Mead
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
When Zachary Beaver Came to Town by Kimberly Willis Holt
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